Bill > HB83

This bill establishes a permitless carry law for firearms in New Mexico, allowing individuals who are 18 years of age or older and not legally prohibited from possessing a firearm to carry a loaded firearm openly or concealed without requiring a permit. The bill modifies existing state laws by removing references to concealed carry permits and updating definitions related to carrying deadly weapons. Specifically, it amends several sections of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated to clarify that the new permitless carry provisions apply to firearms, removes the requirement for a concealed handgun license, and repeals previous sections of law related to firearm permits. The bill maintains existing restrictions for certain locations and situations, such as carrying weapons on buses, and continues to exempt law enforcement officers from these restrictions. The changes essentially make New Mexico a "constitutional carry" state, where qualified adults can carry a firearm without first obtaining a government-issued permit, while still maintaining prohibitions for individuals who are legally barred from possessing firearms.

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