New Mexico gun laws

R_CRUZ · January 28, 2009, 10:27 AM

I will be relocating to New Mexico in the near future. The reason of the relocation is because I will become a Border Patrol Agent. I will like to know more information regarding the shipment and/or registry of the guns I currently own in Puerto Rico (4 pistols, 2 rifles, and 1 shotgun). I have checked some websites, but I wonder if the information is up to date.

Thanks in advance.

Duke505 · January 28, 2009, 12:05 PM

I am not sure if you have to re-register them. Here is a good link to check on the NM laws.

www.handgunlaw.us

cookhj · January 28, 2009, 01:07 PM

from what i understand the gun laws there are good. only thing is, if you're BP, the way i understand it is you can only carry your duty weapon off duty. one of my college classmates is a BP agent and he said that he rarely carries off duty because of it.

homefires · January 28, 2009, 04:48 PM

Here You Go!

http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/NMSL.pdf

R_CRUZ · January 28, 2009, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the quick responses. There is one question that is still unanswered: where should I ship my guns. I guess they should be shipped via UPS to a FFL dealer, right?

cookhj, here is what I found about the use of personal guns:

Q. What gun does the Border Patrol use? Can I use my own gun?

A. The Border Patrol uses the H&K P2000. It is a .40 caliber semi auto pistol. Personally owned guns must be approved by your Chief Patrol Agent in charge of your sector.
(emphasis added)

If I am lucky my CPA will approve my carry gun (1911).

M1911 · January 28, 2009, 06:00 PM

You can ship your guns to yourself at your new address. Or simply bring them with you on the plane (declared in your baggage).

January 28, 2009, 10:27 AM	#1
R_CRUZ Junior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Posts: 11	New Mexico gun laws I will be relocating to New Mexico in the near future. The reason of the relocation is because I will become a Border Patrol Agent. I will like to know more information regarding the shipment and/or registry of the guns I currently own in Puerto Rico (4 pistols, 2 rifles, and 1 shotgun). I have checked some websites, but I wonder if the information is up to date. Thanks in advance. __________________ Do yourself a favor, do not forget to check your grammar and spelling, please!

January 28, 2009, 12:05 PM	#2
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January 28, 2009, 01:07 PM	#3
cookhj Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2001 Posts: 330	from what i understand the gun laws there are good. only thing is, if you're BP, the way i understand it is you can only carry your duty weapon off duty. one of my college classmates is a BP agent and he said that he rarely carries off duty because of it. __________________ You may be whatever you resolve to be. - Gen. TJ "Stonewall" Jackson

January 28, 2009, 05:50 PM	#5
R_CRUZ Junior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Posts: 11	Thanks for the quick responses. There is one question that is still unanswered: where should I ship my guns. I guess they should be shipped via UPS to a FFL dealer, right? cookhj, here is what I found about the use of personal guns: Q. What gun does the Border Patrol use? Can I use my own gun? A. The Border Patrol uses the H&K P2000. It is a .40 caliber semi auto pistol. Personally owned guns must be approved by your Chief Patrol Agent in charge of your sector. (emphasis added) If I am lucky my CPA will approve my carry gun (1911). __________________ Do yourself a favor, do not forget to check your grammar and spelling, please! Last edited by R_CRUZ; January 28, 2009 at 06:02 PM.

January 28, 2009, 04:48 PM	#4
homefires Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2007 Location: Deming New Mexico Posts: 1,495	Here You Go! http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/NMSL.pdf

January 28, 2009, 06:00 PM	#6
M1911 Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2000 Posts: 4,055	You can ship your guns to yourself at your new address. Or simply bring them with you on the plane (declared in your baggage).