New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Which of the following firearms is illegal to possess in New Mexico?

Automatic firearms
Shotguns
Rifles with a barrel length of 16 inches
Handguns with a capacity over 10 rounds

The correct answer is: Automatic firearms

Possessing automatic firearms is illegal in New Mexico. Automatic firearms are firearms that are capable of firing multiple rounds with a single pull of the trigger. Shotguns and rifles with a barrel length of 16 inches are legal to possess in New Mexico, as long as they are not automatic. Handguns with a capacity over 10 rounds are also legal to possess in New Mexico, as long as they are not automatic.