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New Mexico Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Permitted: No permit is needed to transport a handgun in New Mexico, which treats a vehicle as an extension of the home, so anyone who is not a prohibited person may have a loaded handgun in the vehicle.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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No permit is needed to transport a handgun in New Mexico, which treats a vehicle as an extension of the home, so anyone who is not a prohibited person may have a loaded handgun in the vehicle. A license is required to carry it concealed on your person once you step out.

Official source: dps.nm.gov →

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