NH open carry?

[deerdad]

Is open carry alright in NH? My daughter and myself were at the beach and saw a guy walking along down the sidewalk with a sidearm strapped on. It was more of a "huh, look at that" more than anything. We were expecting someone to freak about it but we didnt hear anything. I could only imagine if that was in our state.

Greg

 

[MSant]

Live free or die dude

 

[MisterHappy]

If nobody was freaking out, then that's your answer.

I'm not an expert on NH, but IIRC any person over 18, not a PP, is good for OC in NH

 

[Bonesinium]

Yes. There are no prohibitions on open carry.

 

[deerdad]

Nice. And here I am concerned about my grip showing.

Greg

 

[Drix]

Wait, so I can get me a chrome 1911 now and stroll down Hampton beach with it?

f*** yeah.

 

[LW2020]

Yes. There are no prohibitions on open carry.

But does anyone ever give people shit for it? Like in stores or restaurants?

 

[Golddiggie]

Wait, so I can get me a chrome 1911 now and stroll down Hampton beach with it?

f*** yeah.

Or your AR pistol... Oh, wait, you're from the PRM...

Even before we had Con Carry in NH, people gave less shits about open carry. In all the times I open carried (before getting my P&R) I never had anyone act scared (or hear about it later). No cops were called, no dog were shot, etc... No F's were given.

But does anyone ever give people shit for it? Like in stores or restaurants?

IME, nope...

 

[Bonesinium]

But does anyone ever give people shit for it? Like in stores or restaurants?

Anyone ever? Probably someone somewhere. I’ve never experienced it though.

 

[Glockster30]

But does anyone ever give people shit for it? Like in stores or restaurants?

Nope (not yet anyway). I open carried while on vacation in ME and NH this summer. Where campgrounds forbid firearms, concealed meant concealed. My wife was the only person that was mortified.

 

[SSShooter]

Wait, so I can get me a chrome 1911 now and stroll down Hampton beach with it?

f*** yeah.

Just watch out for the legionnaires disease!

 

[NHCraigT]

I lived in Nashua, NH for 20 years. Maybe I just never noticed it, but I never saw anyone open carrying there, or in nearby towns = ever.

I now live more so in the sticks (of southern NH), and I've seen (noticed) a few random guys, on rare occasion, open carrying at gas stations, market basket, etc...

No one blinks an eye.

 

[SSShooter]

Nice. And here I am concerned about my grip showing.

Greg

As a former Ma**h***, it is very refreshing to CC in NH and not be worried about having anything accidentally show.

 

[deerdad]

Went by the two places that had the legionnaires and held our breathes. LOL. Nice day at the beach though. Be back up for deep sea fishing in a few weeks. Have to hit KTP while up here then.

Greg

 

[boscru]

Wait, so I can get me a chrome 1911 now and stroll down Hampton beach with it?

f*** yeah.

get the gold plated one----more bling is good ( or so i've been told)

 

[ScottS]

I'm seeing it more lately. I've probably seen 5 or 6 in the last two months. Wally World, the gas station, Lowe's, couple other places. No one's ever said anything (that I've heard). In fact, my guess is hardly any one noticed. People are mostly drifting along in their own worlds.

 

[Racenet]

But does anyone ever give people shit for it? Like in stores or restaurants?

Nope. Just another day around these parts.

 

[mwalsh9152]

I've honestly only noticed a single person open carrying up here, and it was a coworker at dinner a few years ago.

 

[PEW]

Wait, so I can get me a chrome 1911 now and stroll down Hampton beach with it?

f*** yeah.

Now? Open carry in NH is not a recent development. Legal for decades .Not sure how many decades, but certainly not a new thing.

 

[fshalor]

I would not suggest open carrying in Epping. Otherwise ..only state I've been comfy open carrying in was NH.

Too many moonbats in Cumberland county to chance it in ME. North of Hanover and I think you'd be good to go .

 

[soloman02]

I would not suggest open carrying in Epping. Otherwise ..only state I've been comfy open carrying in was NH.

Epping, NH???

I'll be sure to OC the next time I am there. Also, years back, like probably 6 now, I open carryed into the Irving on 125 to buy a drink. At night. Either the clerks didn't notice, or they didn't care and nothing was said. I also don't dress like a gangbanger so that likely had something to do with it...

 

[KBCraig]

The most horrifying thing on Hampton Beach is fat old dudes in Speedos.

 

[Varmint]

Are there a lot of businesses that ban firearms in NH?

 

[ScottS]

I would not suggest open carrying in Epping. Otherwise ..only state I've been comfy open carrying in was NH.

Too many moonbats in Cumberland county to chance it in ME. North of Hanover and I think you'd be good to go .

Why? What's unique about Epping?

 

[fshalor]

Why? What's unique about Epping?

I heard it's going MAbat with the new propane tank and all the new people flooding in.

Weren't they trying to vote on a gun ordamce too which got shut down???

 

[Racenet]

Are there a lot of businesses that ban firearms in NH?

Nope

 

[dhuze]

I would not suggest open carrying in Epping. Otherwise ..only state I've been comfy open carrying in was NH.

Too many moonbats in Cumberland county to chance it in ME. North of Hanover and I think you'd be good to go .

You can’t get in trouble for NOT breaking the law.

 

[wiryone1]

I saw an older guy in the Salem BJs OC last year. Small pocket size gun so doubt anyone else noticed.

 

[Al-Jim19]

While traveling in VT a few years ago I saw some guy carrying an empty holster. Strange. I’ve never noticed anyone in NH, except for the one time I did it. No one cared.

 

[NHCraigT]

Are there a lot of businesses that ban firearms in NH?

There a few posted signs at just a few very rare establishments.

For example, Cowgirlup and I are headed out the door now to the Hopkinton Fair. They started posting no firearm permitted signage several years back (or at least I stated noticing them several years back).