New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What is the minimum age to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer in New Mexico?

  1. 18 years old

  2. 21 years old

  3. 16 years old

  4. 25 years old

The correct answer is: 21 years old

The minimum age to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer in New Mexico is 21 years old. Option A, 18 years old, is the minimum age to purchase a long gun from a licensed dealer in New Mexico. Option C, 16 years old, is the minimum age to possess a handgun without parental or legal guardian consent. Option D, 25 years old, does not have any specific relevance to the age requirement for purchasing a handgun in New Mexico.