Do I need a permit to carry in New Mexico?

Yes. New Mexico requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.

Does New Mexico honor out-of-state permits?

No. New Mexico does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on one there is illegal.

Where can I check New Mexico's official rules?

Check New Mexico Department of Public Safety. The controlling law is N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-19-12; N.M. Admin. Code § 10.8.2.29.

Carry laws · 2026

New Mexico concealed carry laws, backed by the statute

At a glance

Carry rule: Permit with added requirements
Minimum age: 21
Non-resident permit valid here?: No
Statute: N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-19-12; N.M. Admin. Code § 10.8.2.29

Carrying in New Mexico

New Mexico does issue carry permits to adults 21 and older, but the process asks more of you.

Expect in-person training and review by a state or local agency.

Requires a 15-hour approved training course with in-person range qualification.

Source: N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-19-12; N.M. Admin. Code § 10.8.2.29. New Mexico Department of Public Safety. Reviewed Q3 2026.

Does a non-resident permit work in New Mexico?

A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.

No. New Mexico does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on it there is illegal, even if New Mexico honors some other permits.

Getting New Mexico's own permit

New Mexico requires in-person training and processing by a state or local agency. Online-only training does not satisfy New Mexico's rules.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to carry in New Mexico?: Yes. New Mexico requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.
Does New Mexico honor out-of-state permits?: No. New Mexico does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on one there is illegal.
Where can I check New Mexico's official rules?: Check New Mexico Department of Public Safety. The controlling law is N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-19-12; N.M. Admin. Code § 10.8.2.29.

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Sources and verification

NM: N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-19-12; N.M. Admin. Code § 10.8.2.29. New Mexico Department of Public Safety.

Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.