National Carry AcademyTraveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a New Mexico Permit
January 11, 2016
New Mexico Statutes
30-7-2.2. 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 a concealed loaded firearm in his/her vehicle (including motorcycles and bicycles). See 30-7-2 NMSA 1978. If you are not licensed to carry concealed in this State or in a state that NM recognizes, you may not have the weapon concealed on your person when you exit your vehicle or motorcycle.”
30-7-1. Carrying a Deadly Weapon.
“Carrying a deadly weapon” is defined as possessing a deadly weapon or having a firearm on one’s person making it easy to access for that person.
30-7-2. Unlawful Carrying of A Deadly Weapon.
“Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon” is defined as possessing a concealed handgun anywhere, but this does not apply to the following:
a. A concealed carrier on his own house or property
b. A concealed carrier in a private vehicle
29-19-10. Validity of License On Tribal Land.
A carry permit is not recognized on tribal territories, except if the governing body of the tribe authorizes carrying of firearms.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a New Mexico Permit
January 11, 2016
New Mexico Statutes
30-7-2.2. 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 a concealed loaded firearm in his/her vehicle (including motorcycles and bicycles). See 30-7-2 NMSA 1978. If you are not licensed to carry concealed in this State or in a state that NM recognizes, you may not have the weapon concealed on your person when you exit your vehicle or motorcycle.”
30-7-1. Carrying a Deadly Weapon.
“Carrying a deadly weapon” is defined as possessing a deadly weapon or having a firearm on one’s person making it easy to access for that person.
30-7-2. Unlawful Carrying of A Deadly Weapon.
“Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon” is defined as possessing a concealed handgun anywhere, but this does not apply to the following:
a. A concealed carrier on his own house or property
b. A concealed carrier in a private vehicle
29-19-10. Validity of License On Tribal Land.
A carry permit is not recognized on tribal territories, except if the governing body of the tribe authorizes carrying of firearms.