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castiel is correct.
This is something we should work on in the 2011 Legislative Session. In an open carry state it is ridiculous to have State Parks as prohibited places for guns. Now that National Parks allow guns, it ought to be much easier to get NM Legislators to change this portion of the law. While some areas are going to always be off-limits we ought to be able to change this part of the law. Here is what I know as the current off-limits for guns. If anyone has a more complete or accurate list, please post it:
Places You Cannot Carry CCW in New Mexico[/b]
In New Mexico you can only carry one concealed handgun at any time. By law you cannot carry 2 or more firearms. The law states: “A licensee shall only carry one (1) concealed handgun at any given time.” You may carry another firearm if it is not concealed.
You may NOT carry a handgun, openly or concealed, in:[/b]
· Liquor establishments (fourth degree felony) unless you are: the owner/operator of the premises, a Law Enforcement Officer, a person carrying a concealed handgun who is in possession of a valid concealed handgun license for that gun pursuant to the Concealed Handgun Carry Act; provided that the licensed establishment does not sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises;
· Preschools & Schools & University Premises …except inside the vehicle if you are older than 19 (fourth degree felony)
· Courts, without the consent of the presiding judge (Fed., State, County, City, Tribal)
· Tribal Land - unless authorized by the governing body of the tribe or pueblo
· Public buses (misdemeanor)
· On a snowmobile (unless there is no round in the chamber, petty misdemeanor)
· Airport security zones
· State parks
· Federal Properties…Military Bases, Courthouse, National Monuments, etc.
· On private property where the owner has posted signs indicating that you may not carry or if the owner tells you that you cannot