New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Are background checks required for private gun sales in New Mexico?

  1. Yes, for all firearms

  2. No, not required

  3. Yes, but only for handguns

  4. Yes, but only for rifles and shotguns

The correct answer is: Yes, for all firearms

Private gun sales in New Mexico do require background checks for all firearms, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Options B, C, and D are all incorrect because they incorrectly state that background checks are not required for some type of firearm in private sales.