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New Mexico Duty to Inform Police Laws (2026)
Conditional: No proactive duty — a licensee must have the concealed handgun license in possession at all times while carrying (NMSA § 29-19-9) and, under the DPS carry rule (10.8.2 NMAC, updated eff.
ConditionalVerified Jul 18, 2026
No proactive duty — a licensee must have the concealed handgun license in possession at all times while carrying (NMSA § 29-19-9) and, under the DPS carry rule (10.8.2 NMAC, updated eff. 12/9/2025), must display it UPON DEMAND by a peace officer. New Mexico requires a license for concealed carry of a loaded firearm.
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