New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Which of the following is true regarding open carry laws in New Mexico?

It is allowed without a permit
It requires a special permit
It is entirely prohibited
It is only legal in rural areas

The correct answer is: It is allowed without a permit

Open carry laws in New Mexico state that it is allowed to openly carry a firearm without a permit. This means that individuals do not need to obtain a special permit in order to openly carry a firearm. Option B is incorrect because it stated that a special permit is required. Option C is incorrect because it states that open carry is entirely prohibited, which is not true in New Mexico. Option D is incorrect because it states that it is only legal in rural areas, which is also not true in New Mexico.