N.H. Rev. Stat. § 627:7

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 627:7 - Use of Force in Defense of Premises

A person in possession or control of premises or a person who is licensed or privileged to be thereon is justified in using non-deadly force upon another when and to the extent that he reasonably believes it necessary to prevent or terminate the commission of a criminal trespass by such other in or upon such premises, but he may use deadly force under such circumstances only in defense of a person as prescribed in RSA627:4 or when he reasonably believes it necessary to prevent an attempt by the trespasser to commit arson.

RSA 627:7

1971, 518:1, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.