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New Hampshire Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Permitted: No New Hampshire statute restricts carrying a knife (concealed or open) or sets a blade-length limit; only blackjacks, slung shots and metallic knuckles are barred (RSA 159:16).

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering New Hampshire

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MaineConditional
Concealing a bowie knife, dirk, stiletto or other dangerous/deadly weapon is barred by 25 M.R.S. 2001-A; ordinary pocket/utility knives are generally OK.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: mainelegislature.org · Full Maine rule →
MassachusettsConditional
Adults may carry common folding knives (no general blade-length limit), but G.L. c.269 10(b) bans dirks, daggers, stilettos, ballistic and double-edged knives regardless of concealment.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: malegislature.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
VermontPermitted
No blade-length limit or concealed-knife ban; an adult may carry any common knife concealed, and carrying a weapon is criminal only if done with intent to injure another (13 V.S.A. 4003).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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