I thought hiking on public land was OK with a CCW, then saw this on gonh.org's FAQ sheet:
Is this correct? I can't hike on public land with a loaded, concealed handgun (with permit, of course)? That doesn't seem right...
60. I love to hike and have heard New Hampshire has public land I would love to hike on. May I carry my self defense tools (firearms) with me, so that I may be safe?
Generally no. Trap for the unwary who may go hiking or walking NH RSA 212:17 prohibits you from carrying a firearm in the following: “Penalty.–Any person found upon a state game refuge, except as may be permitted under RSA 212:15, or upon any land under the control of the executive director, which has been established by him as an area for the propagation of game, having in his possession a loaded firearm, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.”
Is this correct? I can't hike on public land with a loaded, concealed handgun (with permit, of course)? That doesn't seem right...
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