The bill proposes the permitless carry of firearms for adults aged eighteen and older, allowing them to carry loaded firearms either openly or concealed, provided they are not prohibited by federal or state law or a court order. Additionally, the bill amends the definition of "deadly weapon" to exclude firearms, thereby clarifying that firearms are not classified as deadly weapons under the law. It also introduces a new section that explicitly states that carrying an unloaded firearm is permissible.

Furthermore, the bill repeals existing sections of law related to the carrying of firearms, specifically Sections 30-7-2.2 through 30-7-3 NMSA 1978, which previously regulated the carrying of firearms. Other amendments include changes to the definitions of terms used in the Criminal Code, such as "great bodily harm" and "carrying a deadly weapon," to reflect the new legal framework regarding firearms. The bill aims to simplify the legal landscape surrounding firearm possession and carry rights in New Mexico.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-1-12, 30-7-1, 30-7-2, 30-7-13