New Mexico Concealed Carry Laws
Last reviewed: May 3, 2026
Constitutional Carry
No
Open Carry
Lawful
Permit honored in
34 states
New Mexico honors
19 states
New Mexico Gun 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.
Church Carry
Churches act like any other private property and may restrict
on a church by church basis
on a church by church basis
Hotels
No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67
Secure Storage Requirements
There are legal consequences if one fails to secure their firearm and that leads to a minor gaining unauthorized access.
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
Non-Resident Permits
Non-resident permits are available for military only
Constitutional Carry
No
Duty to Retreat
No Duty to Retreat
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.
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.
State Contact / Source
New Mexico Dept of Public Safety
6301 Indian School Rd NE #310
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-841-8053
www.dps.state.nm.us
6301 Indian School Rd NE #310
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-841-8053
www.dps.state.nm.us
Permit Issuing Authority
NM Department of Public Safety
Length of Permit Validity
4 Years
Permit Application Process
Submit an application with the fees, and other required documentation.
New Mexico Permit Reciprocity
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
Your New Mexico resident permit is honored in 34 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
CO
DE
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
MI
MN
MO
MS
MT
NC
ND
NE
NV
OH
OK
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WI
WV
WY
New Mexico honors resident permits from 19 states
AR
AZ
CO
DE
FL
KS
MI
MO
MS
NC
ND
NE
NV
OH
OK
SC
TX
VA
WY
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.
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