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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 159:4 (2026)

Repealed by 2017, 1:3, eff. Feb. 22, 2017

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Cited in 15 cases, 1965–2017 · leading case: State v. Dor, 75 A.3d 1125 (N.H. 2013).
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State v. Dor, 75 A.3d 1125 (N.H. 2013). · cites it 22× “The interlocutory transfer poses one question: “Does the definition of a ‘loaded pistol or revolver’ [under RSA 159:4 (2002)] encompass ... a firearm with no cartridge in the firearm, and no magazine in the magazine well[,] but with a loaded magazine located next to it and…”
Drake v. Filko, 724 F.3d 426 (3d Cir. 2013). · cites it 2× “3657; N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 159:4 ; N.J. Stat.”
Bleiler v. Chief, Dover Police Dep't, 927 A.2d 1216 (N.H. 2007). · cites it 3× “See RSA 159:4 (2002). RSA 159:4 makes it a crime for an individual to carry a loaded pistol or revolver in any vehicle or “concealed upon his person, except in his dwelling, house or place of business, without a valid license.”
Scott L. Bach & a. v. New Hampshire Dep't of Saf., 143 A.3d 246 (N.H. 2016). · cites it 2× “has any proper purpose, and that the applicant is a suitable person to be licensed” (emphasis added)); see also RSA 159:4 (2014) (stating that “[n]o person shall carry a loaded pistol or revolver .”
State v. Gosselin, 370 A.2d 264 (N.H. 1977). · cites it 2× “As a result of carrying the loaded revolver concealed on his person, defendant was charged with carrying a gun without a license in violation of RSA 159:4 (Supp. 1975), a misdemeanor. He was also charged with being a felon in possession of a revolver in violation of RSA 159:3…”
State v. Fielders, 470 A.2d 897 (N.H. 1983). · cites it 3× “The defendant was later arrested and charged with carrying a loaded revolver without a license, RSA 159:4, and attempted first degree assault, RSA 631:1 (Supp.”
State v. Pessetto, 8 A.3d 75 (N.H. 2010). “The defendant was convicted of carrying a loaded firearm without a license, see RSA 159:4 (2002), and transporting alcoholic beverages, see RSA 265-A:44 (Supp.”
State v. Sanne, 364 A.2d 630 (N.H. 1976). · cites it 2× “Memorandum Opinion In this case the defendant appeals his conviction in the superior court on October 31, 1975 (RSA 159:4 (Supp. 1975)) for carrying two loaded pistols without a license to do so.”
State v. Drew Fuller, 144 A.3d 61 (N.H. 2016). “See RSA 318-B:2, I (2011); RSA 159:13 (2014); RSA 159:4 (2014). The State filed informations on the misdemeanor firearm charges on July 16, and a grand jury indicted the defendant on the heroin charge on July 17.”
Conway v. King, 718 F. Supp. 1059 (D.N.H. 1989). “However, RSA 159:4, 159:5 and 159:6 limit that right by requiring individuals who want to carry a concealed weapon to receive a license from the town.”
State v. Hoyt, 319 A.2d 286 (N.H. 1974). · cites it 2× “” The defendant asserts that the indictment accuses him of an offense not only under RSA 159:3 but also under RSA 159:4 (Supp. 1972). The pertinent portions of section 4 in force at the time of the alleged offense describe a misdemeanor as follows: “No person shall carry a…”
State v. Howe, 750 A.2d 48 (N.H. 2000). “He received a suspended sentence of one-to-two years in the State Prison and was placed on two years probation.”
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