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New Mexico Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Permitted: No permit needed to transport — NM treats a vehicle as an extension of the home, so a non-prohibited person may have a loaded handgun in the vehicle.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

No permit needed to transport — NM treats a vehicle as an extension of the home, so a non-prohibited person may have a loaded handgun in the vehicle. A license is required to carry concealed on the person after exiting.

Official source: dps.nm.gov →

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