New Mexico Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does New Mexico require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does New Mexico require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does New Mexico require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does New Mexico issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does New Mexico issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does New Mexico have preemption over subdivisions?
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  A:

  The state of New Mexico has preemption over firearm regulations. Tribes on Native American reservations are not subject to state preemption.

• +Q: Does New Mexico have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does New Mexico support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does New Mexico have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does New Mexico uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does New Mexico have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does New Mexico have?

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