New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Are background checks required for private gun sales in New Mexico?

1. No, they are not required

2. Yes, for all gun sales

3. Yes, but only for handgun sales

4. Yes, but exceptions exist for family transfers

The correct answer is: Yes, for all gun sales

In New Mexico, background checks are required for all gun sales, including private sales. Option A is incorrect because background checks are, in fact, required for private gun sales in New Mexico. Option C is incorrect because background checks are required for all gun sales, not just handgun sales. Option D is incorrect because while there are certain exceptions for family transfers, they still must undergo a background check. Option B is the only option that accurately states the requirement of background checks for all gun sales in New Mexico.