New Hampshire Stun Gun Laws 2026

Campus Policies at Major New Hampshire Colleges

⚠️ Campus policies change annually. Always verify with your school's student handbook or Dean of Students office before carrying any device.

College	City	Stun Gun	Personal Alarm	Notes & Policy
University of New Hampshire	Durham	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	UNH prohibits dangerous weapons on campus including stun guns under its weapons policy. View policy →
Dartmouth College	Hanover	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Dartmouth is a private institution and prohibits all weapons on campus. View policy →
Saint Anselm College	Manchester	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Saint Anselm is a private college and prohibits all weapons on campus. View policy →
Plymouth State University	Plymouth	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Plymouth State prohibits dangerous weapons on campus. View policy →
Keene State College	Keene	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Keene State prohibits weapons on campus under its student conduct policy. View policy →

New Hampshire has some of the most permissive weapons laws in the country — legal for adults 18+ without a permit, and no red tape. Every major New Hampshire university still bans stun guns on campus regardless.

What New Hampshire Law Actually Says

New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 159:15 permits adults 18+ to possess stun guns without a permit. No size or voltage restrictions. Prohibited on school grounds.

Campus Reality

UNH, Dartmouth, Saint Anselm, Plymouth State, and Keene State all ban stun guns on campus.

What to Carry Instead

For New Hampshire students, a personal alarm and pepper spray are the right combination. The She's Birdie Personal Alarm ($29.99) is unrestricted everywhere. The SABRE Campus Safety Pepper Gel ($11.99) is legal in New Hampshire with no restrictions.

Always verify your specific campus policy before carrying any self-defense tool on New Hampshire campus property.

For self-defense tools that are legal on every campus: see our complete dorm safety kit guide and best personal alarms for college students.

Important: Campus policies change. Always verify current pepper spray rules directly with your student's campus police department or housing office before move-in day. State law sets the minimum — individual colleges can be more restrictive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are stun guns legal in New Hampshire?

Yes, for adults 18+ without a permit. New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 159:15 permits possession. New Hampshire has broadly permissive weapons laws.

Can you bring a stun gun to a New Hampshire college campus?

No. UNH, Dartmouth, Saint Anselm, Plymouth State, and Keene State all ban stun guns on campus.

What self-defense tool is legal on every New Hampshire campus?

A personal alarm is unrestricted on every New Hampshire campus. Pepper spray is also legal for New Hampshire adults 18+ and permitted on most campuses.

What should parents send with New Hampshire college students for safety?

A personal alarm, pepper spray, and dorm door alarm are the three essentials.

Is New Hampshire one of the most permissive states?

Yes. New Hampshire has consistently permissive weapons laws — no permit for stun guns, constitutional carry for firearms. The only restriction affecting college students is the campus ban enforced by individual institutions.