New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Are background checks required for private gun sales in New Mexico?

Yes, for all firearms
No, background checks are not required
Yes, but only for handguns
Yes, but only for rifles and shotguns

The correct answer is: Yes, for all firearms

The correct answer is that background checks are not required for private gun sales in New Mexico. The state law currently allows private individuals to sell firearms to one another without the necessity of conducting a background check. This applies regardless of the type of firearm, whether it is a handgun, rifle, or shotgun. This means that private sales do not involve the same process that licensed dealers are required to follow, which includes performing a background check before transferring ownership of a firearm. While New Mexico has implemented laws targeting the requirements for gun sales through licensed dealers, these do not extend to private transactions between individuals. Thus, while some states may have more stringent regulations surrounding background checks for all sales, New Mexico does not have such requirements for private sales.