More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful
FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.
Does New Mexico Require a Background Check to purchase a Firearm?
Yes, New Mexico has a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm.
§ 30-7-7.1 Unlawful Sale of a Firearm Without a Background Check
Instant background checks should be done through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System
Owning a firearm in New Mexico
Does New Mexico have a Gun Free Zone law?
Yes, New Mexico has a defined list of gun free zones:
Schools
Courts
Jails
Tribal lands
Buses
Airport security zones
Federal properties
National parks
On private property
Does New Mexico Require a Safety Course to own a Firearm?
You are only required to take a firearm safety course under certain circumstances in New Mexico.