katnip43
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Hi all:
I just moved here from KS and didn't have any idea about the crime here. I live on the NW side in a really nice complex right near Corrales. Well the last thing I expected on a Sunday afternoon in broad daylight was a "carjacking"! This happened to a guy in the next building. He was in his Honda, getting ready to leave and this dude shot two rounds in the air, made him get out of his car and took off with it. He must have been wacked to do this instead of just hot wiring the thing late at night. APD was out here in minutes so I know they'll find the guys car, but probably in pieces since Hondas are one of the most stolen cars because of parts.
Anyway, I've looked at the map on the "open carry site", and it's says New Mexico is a "Gold Star State". I just wanted to make sure I have this right. So you don't need a permit to carry any handgun unless you want to carry a concealed weapon? Also, is it the same with shotguns? Sorry if this has already been posted somewhere but I didn't find it in the FAQs. Also, do you have to have a safety class? I spent 7 years in the Army so I'm hoping if that's the case, that I could just show my DD214.
I've lived in 10 states and I'm shocked that there is some much crime here.
Can someone clear this up for me? I'm just a bit confused.
Thanks for reading,
Kat
Hi all:
I just moved here from KS and didn't have any idea about the crime here. I live on the NW side in a really nice complex right near Corrales. Well the last thing I expected on a Sunday afternoon in broad daylight was a "carjacking"! This happened to a guy in the next building. He was in his Honda, getting ready to leave and this dude shot two rounds in the air, made him get out of his car and took off with it. He must have been wacked to do this instead of just hot wiring the thing late at night. APD was out here in minutes so I know they'll find the guys car, but probably in pieces since Hondas are one of the most stolen cars because of parts.
Anyway, I've looked at the map on the "open carry site", and it's says New Mexico is a "Gold Star State". I just wanted to make sure I have this right. So you don't need a permit to carry any handgun unless you want to carry a concealed weapon? Also, is it the same with shotguns? Sorry if this has already been posted somewhere but I didn't find it in the FAQs. Also, do you have to have a safety class? I spent 7 years in the Army so I'm hoping if that's the case, that I could just show my DD214.
I've lived in 10 states and I'm shocked that there is some much crime here.
Can someone clear this up for me? I'm just a bit confused.
Thanks for reading,
Kat