New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Are private firearms sales allowed in New Mexico without a background check?

Yes, without restrictions
No, background checks are required
Only between immediate family members
Only for shotguns and rifles

The correct answer is: No, background checks are required

In New Mexico, private firearms sales are not subject to a universal background check requirement. However, the law does mandate that background checks are conducted for most gun sales, with some exceptions, such as sales between immediate family members. This aligns with answer B, which states that background checks are required. The confusion often arises because certain familial exemptions exist in the law; however, these do not broadly apply to all private sales. Therefore, while private sales are permitted, most transactions do require a background check, making answer B the most accurate choice in reflecting New Mexico's current firearms regulations.