HB1365 Relative to applications for licenses to carry a loaded pistol or revolver.
Relative to applications for licenses to carry a loaded pistol or revolver.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
May reduce fees or administrative burden for optional concealed carry licenses.
Your Community
Since NH already has constitutional carry, changes to the optional licensing process have limited community safety impact.
Your Freedom
Simplifies a voluntary process for gun owners seeking multistate reciprocity.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 325; eff. I. Secs 1 2 5 eff 01/01/2027 II. Sec 3 eff 09/01/2027 III. Rem eff 07/15/2026
Sponsor
Donald McFarlane (R)
The Short Version
Modifies the application process for concealed carry licenses. NH already has constitutional carry (no license required), so this likely simplifies the optional license application used for reciprocity with other states.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Gun owners seeking concealed carry licenses for reciprocity
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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