New Mexico Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for New Mexico Gun Owners
PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact New Mexico gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to New Mexico can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.
New Mexico State Constitution
No law shall abridge the right of the citizen to keep and bear arms for security and defense, for lawful hunting and recreational use and for other lawful purposes, but nothing herein shall be held to permit the carrying of concealed weapons. No municipality or county shall regulate, in any way, an incident of the right to keep and bear arms.
All political power is vested in and derived from the people: all government of right originates with the people, is founded upon their will and is instituted solely for their good.
The people of the state have the sole and exclusive right to govern themselves as a free, sovereign and independent state.
New Mexico Gun Laws
- New Mexico Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
- New Mexico Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)
- New Mexico Concealed Handgun Carry Info (Source: New Mexico Department of Public Safety)
- New Mexico Concealed Carry FAQs (Source: New Mexico Department of Public Safety)
New Mexico Hunting Rules & Regulations
- Hunting in New Mexico (Source: New Mexico Game & Fish)
- Licenses & Permits for Hunting in New Mexico (Source: New Mexico Game & Fish)
- New Mexico Hunting License Requirements & Fees (Source: New Mexico Game & Fish)
- New Mexico Department of Game & Fish Online Licensing System (Source: New Mexico Game & Fish)
- NMDGF Education Programs (Source: New Mexico Game & Fish)
New Mexico Shooting Ranges
- New Mexico State Shooting Ranges (Source: New Mexico Game & Fish)
- NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
- NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)
New Mexico Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches
- IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
- IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
- USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
- USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
- USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
- USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
- 4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)
New Mexico NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events
- New Mexico NRA-Affiliated Training Courses (Source: NRA.org)
- New Mexico "Friends of NRA" Events & News (Source: FriendsofNRA.org)
New Mexico State Firearm & Hunting Associations
- New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NRA-Affiliated)
- New Mexico Gun Owners Association
- NC Triangle Chapter of the Safari Club International (SCI-Affiliated)
- Southern New Mexico Safari Club International (SCI-Affiliated)
- Northern New Mexico Safari Club International (SCI-Affiliated)
- New Mexico Students for Concealed Carry (Source: ConcealedCampus.org)
- New Mexico Civilian Marksmanship Program (Source: TheCMP.org)
- New Mexico NRA-Affiliated State Association (Source: NRA.org)
- New Mexico Safari Club Affiliated State Association (Source: SafariClub.org)
New Mexico Gun Shows and FFLs
- New Mexico Gun & Knife Shows (Source: GunShows-USA.com)
- New Mexico Gun Shows (Source: GunShowTrader.com)
- New Mexico FFL Holders (Source: FFLGunDealers.net)
- NICS Firearm Checks by State (Source: FBI.gov)
New Mexico Elected Public Officials
- Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
- Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
- State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
- Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
- NRA's Ranking of New Mexico Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)
New Mexico Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings
- New Mexico State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
- New Mexico State Employees (Source: Open The Books)
- New Mexico Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
- New Mexico Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)
New Mexico State Business Tax Climate Rankings
- New Mexico State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
- Taxes in New Mexico (Source: Tax Foundation)
Firearm Background Check Data
Background check types
The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.
Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.
Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.
Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.
Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.
Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.
Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.
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