New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Do municipalities in New Mexico have the authority to enact their own gun control ordinances?

1. Yes, without any restrictions

2. No

3. Yes, but only regarding discharge ordinances

4. Yes, but they cannot conflict with state law

The correct answer is: Yes, but they cannot conflict with state law

State law often preempts and takes precedence over municipal laws when it comes to gun control. This means that while municipalities in New Mexico do have the authority to enact their own gun control ordinances, they must be in line with and cannot conflict with state laws. Option A is incorrect because there are restrictions on what municipalities can do when it comes to gun control. Option B is incorrect because municipalities do have the authority to enact gun control ordinances, just with certain limitations. Option C is incorrect because discharge ordinances are only one aspect of gun control and do not cover all aspects of gun ownership. Therefore, option D is the correct answer because it accurately reflects the relationship between municipal and state authority when it comes to gun control in New Mexico.