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Will Nm ever have Constitutional Carry?

Desert Dweller

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Just curious if ya'll think we'll ever have Constitutional carry? It is one of the things I really miss about living in Alaska. Given some of the proposed legislation in the past year or so, I seriously doubt it, in fact, I will be surprised if we have the freedoms we have now in five years.

Dave
 

XDm

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Alaska can keep their "must inform" requirements - I like our law better.
 

aadvark

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Desert Dweller:

Actually, The State of New Mexico Currently Enjoys Constitutional Carry of an Unloaded Firearm.

New Mexico only Prohibits going Armed with a Firearm that is BOTH: 1. Concealed, AND 2. Loaded.

Open Carry is Legal, regardless as to whether a Firearm is Loaded or not.

Concealed Carry without a Permit is also Legal so as long as The Firearm is Unloaded.

Therefore, anyone at least 19 Years Old can Carry a Handgun, Openly or Concealed, whether on Foot or in a Motor Vehicle, so as long as The Handgun is Unloaded.

As a Reference, Please Refer to NMSA 30-7-2(B), here: http://public.nmcompcomm.us/nmpublic/gateway.dll/?f=templates&fn=default.htm

However, there is NO Unloaded Open Carry Allowed on The Premises of any: 1. School, 2. University, or 3. Licensed Premises which may Serve or Sell Liquor.

Furthermore, it is Unlawful in New Mexico to Carry a Firearm Aboard a Bus with a Seating Capacity in Excess of 15 Persons.
 
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