The bill proposes the enactment of a new section in Chapter 30, Article 7 of the New Mexico Statutes, allowing adults aged eighteen and older to carry firearms without a permit, provided they are not prohibited by law or court order. This new provision permits both concealed and open carry of loaded firearms, while also clarifying that carrying an unloaded firearm is not restricted. Additionally, the bill amends existing definitions and regulations regarding the carrying of deadly weapons, specifically excluding firearms from certain definitions and repealing previous restrictions on carrying concealed loaded firearms.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Sections 30-7-2.2 through 30-7-3, which previously outlined specific regulations regarding the carrying of firearms. Amendments to existing sections include changes to the language surrounding unlawful carrying of deadly weapons, clarifying that individuals may carry firearms in their residences, private vehicles, and under certain conditions by peace officers. The bill also updates the language to ensure it is gender-neutral, replacing terms like "his" with "the person" throughout the text.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-7-1, 30-7-2, 30-7-13