Guns, knives, and weapons are generally prohibited on school grounds, as provided by school policies and state and federal laws.

Although children in grades 1-12 are generally not eligible for a concealed carry weapon permit, older students on college campuses may be eligible for a concealed carry permit (CCP) in some states—also known as a concealed handgun license (CHL), license to carry (LTC), concealed carry license (CCL), or concealed carry weapon (CCW).

A student’s right to carry a concealed weapon on school grounds may be governed by state and federal laws, as well as school policies.

In New Hampshire (NH), firearms and weapons are generally prohibited on K-12 school grounds, in accordance with state statutes and federal law, specifically the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990. This federal law prohibits the possession of firearms within a school zone, which is defined as the grounds of a public, private, or parochial school, or within 1,000 feet of such grounds. New Hampshire state law also prohibits carrying a firearm on school property, with certain exceptions for law enforcement and authorized individuals. Regarding higher education institutions, NH does not have a specific state statute that prohibits the carrying of concealed weapons on college campuses. However, individual colleges and universities in NH have the authority to set their own policies regarding weapons on their premises. Students who are of legal age and meet the requirements may apply for a concealed carry permit in NH, but they must comply with the policies of the college or university they attend, which may or may not allow concealed weapons on campus.