New Hampsire state law states that any student who possesses aa air gun in a safe school zone (any school property or school bus) may be expelled by the local school board. The student may not attend school until restored by the local board.
New Hampshire state law does not otherwise regulate air guns.
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 193:13; see section 193-D:1 (defining school zone to include any school property or school bus).
How old do you need to be to purchase a BB gun, airgun, air rifle or pellet gun in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire you must be 18 Years Old to purchase a BB gun, airgun, air rifle or pellet gun, however there is no age restriction to own one.
New Hampshire Air Gun Hunting Regulations
New Hampshire does not allows air gun hunting.
Local Jurisdiction Laws and Ordinances
Below are a list of local jurisdictions for the state of New Hampshire and the laws and ordinances for each concerning airguns, BB guns, pellet guns and airsoft guns:
CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Airgun Laws and Ordinances
No air gun restrictions by ordinance.
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Airgun Laws and Ordinances
ARTICLE 14-3 USE OF AIR RIFLES Concord, New Hampshire Code of Ordinances
14-3-1 Regulations.
No persons shall, within the compact part of the City of Concord, fire or discharge an air gun, B-B gun, gas-operated gun or spring gun.
14-3-2 Definitions.
Compact Part of City. The compact part of the City shall be that part of the City zoned other than County District (RD) or Agricultural District (RE).
KEENE, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Airgun Laws and Ordinances
ARTICLE III. FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS Keene, New Hampshire Code of Ordinances
Sec. 66-61. Prohibitions.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any cannon, gun, pistol, or other firearm within the compact area of the city, whether the weapon is activated by gunpowder, compressed air, carbon dioxide or any other means. The compact area shall be defined as the residential, commerce, industrial, industrial park, industrial park limited, and central business districts.
(b) No person shall discharge a rifle, shotgun, handgun, cannon or other similar weapon on any land owned by the city, within the geographic limits of the city, without the approval of the city council.
(c) Hunting is allowed with the permission of the landowner and within the regulations of state statutes in the rural, conservation and agricultural zones of the city; provided, however, that the hunter discharges the weapon in a direction away from a person, building, vehicle or domestic animal.
(Code 1970, §§ 1608.1, 1903.2)
Sec. 66-62. Exceptions to section 66-61.
(a) Discharging firearms for target practice shall be permitted in the rural, conservation and agricultural zones in areas at least 300 feet from any buildings, vehicles or structures. Shooting areas must have the approval of the police chief in any district in the city.
(b) Target ranges may be approved by the police chief subject to rules and regulations approved by the city council. Such ranges can be either indoor or outdoor and shall comply with all other city or state laws and regulations. This subsection does not apply to a landowner target shooting on his own property, but is intended to cover ranges open to the public or members of an organized group, club or association.
(Code 1970, § 1608.2)
MEREDITH, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Airgun Laws and Ordinances
No air gun restrictions by ordinance.
Disclaimer
These rules and regulations were compiled to the best of my ability. The information on this article should not constitute as legal advice. Always check with your local jurisdiction for the final ruling.