CHAPTER Saf-C 2100  NONRESIDENT PISTOL/REVOLVER LICENSE

 

Statutory Authority: RSA 21-P:14, II(f) and RSA 159:6

 

PART Saf-C 2101  PURPOSE

 

          Saf-C 2101.01  Purpose.  These rules set forth the procedures for nonresidents who wish to obtain a license to carry a pistol or revolver  in New Hampshire.

 

Source.  #1911, eff 1-11-82; ss by #2608, eff 1-31-84 EXPIRED: 1-31-90 (formerly Saf-P 501.01)

 

New.  #4891, eff 7-31-90; ss by #6269, eff 6-25-96; ss by #8104, INTERIM, eff 6-25-04, EXPIRES: 12-22-04; ss by #8189, eff 10-15-04; ss by #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24

 

PART Saf-C 2102  APPLICATION

 

          Saf-C 2102.01  Nonresident Application.  A nonresident applicant for a license to carry pistols and revolvers shall:

 

          (a)  Complete the application form DSSP 260 "Nonresident Pistol/Revolver License", revised March, 2017; and

 

          (b)  Pay the $100 statutory fee pursuant to RSA 159:6, I(b).

 

Source.  #1911, eff 1-11-82; ss by #2608, eff 1-31-84 EXPIRED: 1-31-90 (formerly Saf-P 502.01)

 

New.  #4891, eff 7-31-90; ss by #6269, eff 6-25-96; ss by #8104, INTERIM, eff 6-25-04, EXPIRES: 12-22-04; ss by #8189, eff 10-15-04; ss by #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24

 

          Saf-C 2102.02  Information Required.

 

          (a)  An affirmative answer to any of the questions on DSSP 260, (revised March 2017) shall require a clarification on the reverse side of the application form so that a determination of the circumstances can be made.

 

          (b)  The applicant shall sign DSSP 260 before submitting it to the division of state police. The applicant’s signature shall indicate that the applicant:

 

(1)  Understands that any information provided by the applicant may be investigated as allowed by law;

 

(2)  Consents to the release of information about the applicant’s ability and fitness to carry a pistol or revolver; and

 

(3)  Certifies that all the statements provided on the application are true, correct and complete.

 

Source.  #1911, eff 1-11-82; ss by #2608, eff 1-31-84 EXPIRED: 1-31-90 (formerly Saf-P 502.03)

 

New.  #4891, eff 7-31-90; ss by #6269, eff 6-25-96; ss by #8104, INTERIM, eff 6-25-04, EXPIRES: 12-22-04; ss by #8189, eff 10-15-04; ss by #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24

 

          Saf-C 2102.03  Expiration of License.

 

          (a)  A license to carry pistols or revolvers that is issued in accordance with RSA 159:6 and these rules, shall have an expiration date of the later date between the following:

 

(1)  Five years from the date of issue; or

 

(2)  The last day of the month of the fifth anniversary of the license holder’s date of birth following the date of issuance.

 

Source.  #6269, eff 6-25-96; ss by #8104, INTERIM, eff 6-25-04, EXPIRES: 12-22-04; ss by #8189, eff 10-15-04; ss by #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24 (formerly Saf-C 2102.04)

 

PART Saf-C 2103  DENIAL OF LICENSE

 

          Saf-C 2103.01  Prohibited Person.  A license shall be denied if any of the following factors exist:

 

(a)  The applicant is prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm; or

 

(b)  The applicant is prohibited by New Hampshire statute from possessing a firearm.

 

Source.  #1911, eff 1-11-82; ss by #2608, eff 1-31-84 EXPIRED: 1-31-90 (formerly Saf-P 503.01)

 

New.  #4891, eff 7-31-90; ss by #6269, eff 6-25-96; ss by #8104, INTERIM, eff 6-25-04, EXPIRES: 12-22-04; ss by #8189, eff 10-15-04; ss by #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24

 

          Saf-C 2103.02  False Statements.  The application shall be denied and the applicant subject to punishment under RSA 641:3, if it is determined that the applicant intentionally made a false statement in response to any question on form DSSP 260.

 

Source.  #1911, eff 1-11-82; ss by #2608, eff 1-31-84 EXPIRED: 1-31-90 (formerly Saf-P 503.02)

 

New.  #4891, eff 7-31-90; ss by #6269, eff 6-25-96; ss by #8104, INTERIM, eff 6-25-04, EXPIRES: 12-22-04; ss by #8189, eff 10-15-04; ss by #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24

 

PART Saf-C 2104  SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE

 

          Saf-C 2104.01  Conditions for Suspension.  A license to carry pistols or revolvers shall be suspended if:

 

          (a)  The licensee is under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; or

 

          (b)  The licensee is served with an active domestic violence protection order.

 

Source.  #1911, eff 1-11-82; ss by #2608, eff 1-31-84 EXPIRED: 1-31-90 (formerly Saf-P 504.01)

 

New.  #4891, eff 7-31-90; ss by #6269, eff 6-25-96; ss by #8104, INTERIM, eff 6-25-04, EXPIRES: 12-22-04; ss by #8189, eff 10-15-04; ss by #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24

 

          Saf-C 2104.02  Conditions for Revocation.  A license to carry pistols or revolvers shall be revoked if:

 

          (a)  The licensee is prohibited from purchasing a firearm, pursuant to Saf-C 2103.01;

 

          (b)  The licensee provided false information on the license application; or

 

          (c)  The licensee becomes a resident of New Hampshire.

 

Source.  #1911, eff 1-11-82; ss by #2608, eff 1-31-84 EXPIRED: 1-31-90 (formerly Saf-P 504.02)

 

New.  #4891, eff 7-31-90; ss by #6269, eff 6-25-96; ss by #8104, INTERIM, eff 6-25-04, EXPIRES: 12-22-04; ss by #8189, eff 10-15-04; ss by #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24

 

          Saf-C 2104.03  Fees.  The fee paid for a license shall not be returned to a licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked.

 

Source.  #6269, eff 6-25-96; ss by #8104, INTERIM, eff 6-25-04, EXPIRES: 12-22-04; ss by #8189, eff 10-15-04; ss by #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24

 

PART Saf-C 2105  SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION HEARINGS

 

          Saf-C 2105.01  Form of Request.  Each request for a hearing on a suspended or revoked license shall:

 

          (a)  Be in writing from the person requesting the hearing; and

 

          (b)  Shall contain the following information:

 

(1)  Name;

 

(2)  Address;

 

(3)  Telephone number; and

 

(4)  The reason(s) for contesting the suspension or revocation.

 

Source.  #1911, eff 1-11-82; ss by #2608, eff 1-31-84 EXPIRED: 1-31-90 (formerly Saf-P 505.01)

 

New.  #4891, eff 7-31-90; ss by #6269, eff 6-25-96; ss by #8104, INTERIM, eff 6-25-04, EXPIRES: 12-22-04; ss by #8189, eff 10-15-04; ss by #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24

 

          Saf-C 2105.02  Time of Request.  All requests for hearings shall be addressed to the commissioner and shall be postmarked or otherwise received in the office of the commissioner within 7 days from the date of suspension or revocation.

 

Source.  #6269, eff 6-25-96; ss by #8104, INTERIM, eff 6-25-04, EXPIRES: 12-22-04; ss by #8189, eff 10-15-04; ss by #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24

 

          Saf-C 2105.03  Procedure for Hearing.  All hearings conducted by the commissioner as required by RSA 159:6-b shall be in accordance with the department of safety's general rules for procedure for hearings, Saf-C 200.

 

Source.  #10380, eff 7-17-13 (from Saf-C 2106.01); ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24

 

          Saf-C 2105.04  Appeal from Hearing Decision.  Pursuant to RSA 159:6-c, an appeal of a hearing examiner’s decision shall be made to the Concord District Court within 30 days of the decision.

 

Source.  #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24

 

PART Saf-C 2106  APPEAL FROM DENIAL

 

          Saf-C 2106.01  Appeal.  Pursuant to RSA 159:6-c, any person whose license to carry a loaded pistol  or revolver has been denied may appeal to the Concord District Court within 30 days of the denial, suspension, or revocation.

 

Source.  #6269, eff 6-25-96; ss by #8104, INTERIM, eff 6-25-04, EXPIRES: 12-22-04; ss by #8189, eff 10-15-04; ss by #10380, eff 7-17-13; ss by #13881, eff 2-20-24


APPENDIX

 

RULE

SPECIFIC STATE OR FEDERAL STATUTES OR REGULATIONS WHICH THE RULE IMPLEMENTS

 

 

Saf-C 2101

RSA 159:6

Saf-C 2102.01

RSA 159:6

Saf-C 2102.02

RSA 541-A:19-b and RSA 159:6

Saf-C 2102.03

RSA 159:6

Saf-C 2103

RSA 159:6

Saf-C 2104

RSA 159:6-b

Saf-C 2105.01 & Saf-C 2105.02

RSA 159:6-b

Saf-C 2105.03

RSA 541-A:16, I(b)(2)

Saf-C 2105.04

RSA 159:6-c

Saf-C 2106

RSA 159:6-c