Secure Storage
Laws in New Hampshire

Gun owners in New Hampshire are required to store their loaded firearm(s) securely, if they know or reasonably should know that a child under age 16 is likely to gain access to it. When not carrying a firearm on their person and to prevent children from gaining unauthorized access to guns and avoid potential liability under state law, gun owners in New Hampshire should store loaded firearms:

• In a locked box, gun safe, or other securely locked space;
• In a secure location; or
• Secured with a trigger lock or other device that prevents it from being discharged.

Gun owners in New Hampshire may be subject to civil fines if they store or leave a loaded firearm on premises under their control knowing that a child under 16 is likely to gain access to it, a child under age 16 does gain access to a firearm, and that child uses the firearm in a reckless or threatening manner, in the commission of a crime, or they negligently or recklessly discharge the firearm.