A comprehensive guide
To legally sell a firearm in New Mexico, it's essential to be well-versed in both state and federal laws to guarantee a lawful and seamless sale. This knowledge is vital whether you've been a firearm owner for years or have newly acquired a gun through inheritance. Understanding your legal responsibilities and available options is key to ensuring a compliant transaction.
There are numerous options available when considering the sale of firearms in the state of New Mexico.
New Mexico is among states with some of the least restrictive firearms laws in the country but has enacted some restrictive legislation in recent years. New Mexico is a Shall-Issue state for the concealed carry of handguns, and permits the open carry of loaded firearms without a permit. New Mexico also has state preemption of firearms laws (NMSA 29-19-10), so local governments may not restrict the possession or use of firearms.
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New Mexico does not require any permit to purchase a long gun or handgun however background checks are required for all firearm sales per N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-7-7.1and thus require identification.
There are currently no mandated waiting periods in New Mexico, recently introduced legislation aims to create a 7 day waiting period. House Bill 129, cleared the New Mexico House on February 2nd and is headed to the state Senate.
New Mexico generally prohibits any person under age 19 from knowingly possessing or transporting a handgun. There is no minimum age to possess rifles and shotguns in New Mexico. As of January 25, 2023, Senate Bill 116 is being considered to raise the legal age for possession or purchase of an automatic or semi-automatic gun to 21.
On July 1, 2019, N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-7-7.1 “Unlawful Sale of a Firearm Without a Background Check” became effective. Generally, this law requires a federal instant background check on all firearm sales, including those conducted between private parties. Selling a firearm without conducting a background check is now considered a misdemeanor in New Mexico.
In New Mexico, a person cannot possess any firearm if they:
Federal law requires that the buyer of a firearm must be legally eligible to own a gun.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) provides guidelines for these transactions.
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