Our short online course walks you through applying for a New Hampshire non-resident Pistol/Revolver License, available to legal residents of every state.
Under 30 minutes, start to finish. Watch on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Some states issue concealed carry licenses to people who live elsewhere. New Hampshire is one of them, and it’s one of the simplest to apply to: there’s no training mandate, no live-fire test, and no fingerprinting.
Many people get one because other states that recognize it will honor it when they travel. Our course explains how that works, helps you understand where your license is and isn’t valid, and walks you through the one-page application line by line.
Four steps, and you never leave home.
A short video course covering eligibility, responsible carry, and the application itself.
Get the New Hampshire non-resident form, then fill it out alongside our step-by-step guide.
Send the application, any supporting documents it asks for, and the state fee to NH State Police.
New Hampshire runs a background check and mails your license once you’re approved.
People who drive across state lines and want to understand carrying legally where they’re headed.
New Hampshire issues to applicants 18 and up, while many states set their minimum at 21.
Anyone who wants a clear, no-guesswork walkthrough before sending paperwork to a state agency.
A New Hampshire non-resident license is valid only in New Hampshire and in states that recognize it, and you’re always subject to the laws of the state you’re in. Recognition changes, so check the NH State Police reciprocity list before you travel.
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No. The New Hampshire State Police issue non-resident licenses to legal residents of all 50 states.
18 or older, and legally allowed to possess a firearm under state and federal law.
No. New Hampshire doesn’t require training for this license. Our course exists to make the process simple and to make sure you understand the rules before you carry.
Our course is $29. New Hampshire charges its own application fee, which you mail in with your application. The course shows you the current amount and how to pay it.
By law, New Hampshire must issue or deny your license within 14 days of receiving your application. Allow extra time for mail in both directions.
New Hampshire licenses are valid for five years.
National Gun Academy is a private training company and is not affiliated with the State of New Hampshire. Licenses are issued solely by the New Hampshire State Police. This site is for general information and isn’t legal advice.