National Carry AcademyCarry Permit Limitations
January 11, 2016
The state of New Mexico allows carrying of only one concealed handgun at a time. This restriction is not applicable to the firearms carried in a vehicle.
The following locations do not allow carrying of firearms either open or concealed:
• Schools, except when the firearm is in a vehicle (30-7-2.1 NMSA 1978) – Violation is a fourth degree felony.
• Universities, except when the firearm is in a vehicle (30-7-2.4 NMSA 1978) – Violation is a petty misdemeanor.
• Preschools (29-19-8 NMSA 1978)
• Courthouses and courtrooms, except when the judge authorized the person (29-19-11 NMSA 1978)
• Tribal territories (29-19-10, NMSA)
• Public transportation (30-7-13 NMSA 1978)
• Airport terminals
• Military bases
• Private property where an owner prohibits possession of firearms
10.8.2.16 Terms and Conditions of License.
• Permit holders shall carry firearms that are listed on the license. Carrying of a different firearm category is prohibited. Only one firearm should be carried at a time.
• Alcohol consumption when carrying is not permitted.
• Carrying of firearms while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.
30-7-3. Unlawful Carrying Of a Firearm in Licensed Liquor Establishments.
Carrying of either an unloaded or loaded firearm on a place that serves alcoholic beverages is unlawful except for the following:
• Law enforcement officers who are on their active duty
• The owner of the property
• An individual with a valid concealed carry permit, but only on the premises licensed to sell alcohol beverages but does not allow consumption of such on their premises and places that sell alcoholic beverages and derives half of the annual income from such.
A person who is guilty of unlawful carrying of a firearm in licensed liquor establishments can be charged with fourth degree felony.
29-19-10. Validity of License on Tribal Land.
Tribal lands do not recognize carry permits and permit holders shall seek authorization from the governing body to be able to carry their firearms.
Carry Permit Limitations
January 11, 2016
The state of New Mexico allows carrying of only one concealed handgun at a time. This restriction is not applicable to the firearms carried in a vehicle.
The following locations do not allow carrying of firearms either open or concealed:
• Schools, except when the firearm is in a vehicle (30-7-2.1 NMSA 1978) – Violation is a fourth degree felony.
• Universities, except when the firearm is in a vehicle (30-7-2.4 NMSA 1978) – Violation is a petty misdemeanor.
• Preschools (29-19-8 NMSA 1978)
• Courthouses and courtrooms, except when the judge authorized the person (29-19-11 NMSA 1978)
• Tribal territories (29-19-10, NMSA)
• Public transportation (30-7-13 NMSA 1978)
• Airport terminals
• Military bases
• Private property where an owner prohibits possession of firearms
10.8.2.16 Terms and Conditions of License.
• Permit holders shall carry firearms that are listed on the license. Carrying of a different firearm category is prohibited. Only one firearm should be carried at a time.
• Alcohol consumption when carrying is not permitted.
• Carrying of firearms while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.
30-7-3. Unlawful Carrying Of a Firearm in Licensed Liquor Establishments.
Carrying of either an unloaded or loaded firearm on a place that serves alcoholic beverages is unlawful except for the following:
• Law enforcement officers who are on their active duty
• The owner of the property
• An individual with a valid concealed carry permit, but only on the premises licensed to sell alcohol beverages but does not allow consumption of such on their premises and places that sell alcoholic beverages and derives half of the annual income from such.
A person who is guilty of unlawful carrying of a firearm in licensed liquor establishments can be charged with fourth degree felony.
29-19-10. Validity of License on Tribal Land.
Tribal lands do not recognize carry permits and permit holders shall seek authorization from the governing body to be able to carry their firearms.