Question: What are the Gun Laws in New Mexico?
Answer: Child Access Prevention Law? No.
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Juvenile Possession Law? Yes.
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Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law? No.
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State Requirements
Rifles and Shotguns- Permit to purchase rifles and shotguns? No.
- Registration of rifles and shotguns? No.
- Licensing of owners of rifles and shotguns? No.
- Permit to carry rifles and shotguns? No.
Handguns
- Permit to purchase handgun? No.
- Registration of handguns? No.
- Licensing of owners of handguns? No.
- Permit to carry handguns? Carrying concealed weapons forbidden. No provision for obtaining a license or permit to carry concealed firearms.
Other Requirements
- Is there a State waiting period? No.
- Is there a FBI *NICS check for firearm transactions? Yes.
- Permit to carry a concealed weapon required? Not allowed.
- Record of sale: Yes.
*NICS - National Instant Check System
Caution: This summary is meant for general purposes only. Firearm laws frequently change.
