New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

In New Mexico, who is responsible for ensuring that a firearm is not accessible to children?

1. The firearm owner

2. The child's parents

3. The state government

4. Local law enforcement

The correct answer is: The firearm owner

In New Mexico, the law states that the firearm owner is legally responsible for ensuring that their firearm is not accessible to children. This means that even if the firearm is in the home of the child's parents, it is ultimately the firearm owner's responsibility to take proper precautions to keep the weapon out of reach of children. While it is important for parents to educate their children about gun safety, it is ultimately the responsibility of the firearm owner to properly secure their weapon. The state government and local law enforcement also play a role in regulating firearm ownership and usage, but they are not the primary entity responsible for ensuring that a firearm is not accessible to children.