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Reciprocity Guidelines for New Mexico
The state of New Mexico recognizes resident and non-resident permits issued by the following states: Arizona, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Only Enhanced Permits from Idaho are honored by New Mexico. New Mexico […]
Applying for a Permit in New Mexico
Notice: Electronic fingerprinting is done by the “3M Cogent”. For more information about the company, visit their web page here. An amount of $44.00 shall be paid for the fingerprint services and $56.00 to the Department of Public Safety in New Mexico along with the other requirements shall be sent. You may also use the […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
The state of New Mexico does not issue carry permits to non-residents. But if a person recently moves in to New Mexico, he or she may transfer the current residence license. 10.8.2.17 License Renewal and Transfer. An individual may apply for a transfer of license and obtain a renewed license from New Mexico by completing […]
Carry Permit Limitations
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 […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
“No Gun” signs on establishments within New Mexico have the force of the law. 10.8.2.16 F. Carrying prohibited on private property. An individual who is carrying a handgun shall not be allowed to enter an establishment with a “No Gun” sign or if the property owner has denied entrance due to the firearm being carried. […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
The law doesn’t require concealed carriers to immediately inform police officer on contact. 29-19-9. Possession of license. A permit holder shall always have his license whenever carrying a concealed firearm. 10.8.2.16 D. Display of license on demand. When demanded by a police officer, the licensee shall present his license to carry a concealed firearm.
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Possession of firearms in state parks, national forests and road side rest areas is legal. Firearms are prohibited on state WMA’s.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a New Mexico Permit
New Mexico Statutes30-7-2.2. An individual should be 19 years of age or older to carry a firearm. Department of Public Safety Frequently Asked Questions: Question: “Do I have to be licensed to have a concealed loaded handgun inside my vehicle?” Answer: “No. New Mexico law allows a person who is not otherwise prohibited to have […]
Open Carry Laws for New Mexico
Many people carry openly in New Mexico because it is legal. The ‘off limits’ places listed in the “Carry Permit Limitations” section above shall apply to the open carriers. To know more about carrying in a vehicle, check the “Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a New Mexico Permit” section above. 30-7-3. Only […]