# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:5: 159:5 Exceptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S5

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:5
- **Heading:** 159:5 Exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 159 / Section 5

## Text

The provisions of RSA 159:3 and 4 shall not apply to marshals, sheriffs, policemen or other duly appointed peace and other law enforcement officers, or bailiffs and court officers responsible for court security; nor to the regular and ordinary transportation of pistols or revolvers as merchandise, nor to members of the armed services of the United States when on duty; nor to the national guard when on duty; nor to organizations by law authorized to purchase or receive such weapons; nor to duly authorized military or civil organizations when parading, or the members thereof when at, or going to or from, their customary places of assembly.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:1 159:1 Definition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:3 159:3 Convicted Felons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:3-a 159:3-a Armed Career Criminals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S3-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:5 159:5 Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:5-a 159:5-a Exceptions and Exemptions Not Required to be Negated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S5-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6 159:6 License to Carry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-a 159:6-a Confidentiality of Licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-b 159:6-b Suspension or Revocation of License.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-c 159:6-c Appeal From Denial, Suspension, or Revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-c.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-d 159:6-d Reciprocity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-d.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-e 159:6-e Violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-e.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-f 159:6-f Remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-f.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-g 159:6-g Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-g.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:7 159:7 Sales to Felons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S7.md)

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