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?

18 years
21 years
16 years
25 years

The correct answer is: 21 years

The minimum age to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer in New Mexico is 21 years. This is due to the Gun Control Act of 1968, which set the minimum age for handgun purchases from federally licensed dealers at 21 years, and most states, including New Mexico, follow this federally mandated minimum age requirement. Although A and C are incorrect answers, 18 and 16 years, respectively, may be the legal age to purchase a long gun or rifles in certain states, but for purchasing a handgun from a licensed dealer in New Mexico, the minimum age is 21 years. Option D, 25 years, is not a legal age requirement for purchasing a handgun in New Mexico or any other state. Therefore, the correct option is B 21 years.