New Mexico State Laws
| Open Carry: | Lawful |
| Duty to Notify Law Enforcement: | Only when asked by the officer |
| State Parks: | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry |
| Restaurants Serving Alcohol: | Firearms in establishments that have a license for the dispensing of alcoholic beverages are unlawful, UNLESS you have a valid permit and the restaurant derives no less than sixty percent of it's annual revenue from the sale of food AND they sell only beer and wine... no hard liquor. |
| Firearms at Colleges: | Concealed guns on campus prohibited by law. |
| Firearms at K-12 Schools: | NM permittees may have a loaded handgun in the vehicle only. |
| Magazine Capacity Limitations: | No restrictions |
| Suppressor Ownership: | Ownership & Hunting Legal. |
| Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit: | Handguns may be loaded and concealed in vehicle |
| Firearm Law Uniformity: | Uniform throughout the state |
| Permit Training Requirements: | Applicants must complete a 15 hour course that includes live fire. Applicants must take ongoing training courses every 2 years |
| Permit Issuing Authority: | NM Department of Public Safety |
| State Contact Info: |
New Mexico Dept of Public Safety 6301 Indian School Rd NE #310 Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-841-8053 www.dps.state.nm.us |
| Length of Permit Validity: | 4 Years |
| Permit Application Process: | Submit an application with the fees, and other required documentation. |
| Non-Resident Permits: | Non-resident permits are available for military only |
| Places Off Limits: |
In New Mexico, licensees can only carry one concealed handgun at any time. It is legal to carry more than one firearm. However, only one firearm may be concealed on your person at a time. This restriction does not apply to firearms carried in your vehicles, on or off your person. Schools & University Premises…except in vehicle if older than 19 Courts Tribal Land Public Buses Airport security zones Federal properties On private property where the owner has posted signs indicating that you may not carry or if the owner tells you that you cannot. City parks in Albuquerque. Open carry is restricted at or near polling places. |
| Duty to Retreat: | No Duty to Retreat |
| Constitutional Carry: | No |
| Hotels: | No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67 |
| Church Carry: |
Churches act like any other private property and may restrict on a church by church basis |
| Secure Storage Requirements: | There are legal consequences if one fails to secure their firearm and that leads to a minor gaining unauthorized access. |
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