New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

In New Mexico, how is a 'transfer' of a firearm legally defined?

1. Sale, exchange, or gift of a firearm

2. Handing a firearm to another person

3. Shipping a firearm to another state

4. Carrying a firearm from one place to another

The correct answer is: Sale, exchange, or gift of a firearm

The legal definition of a 'transfer' of a firearm in New Mexico encompasses the comprehensive actions involved in selling, exchanging, or gifting a firearm. This broad definition ensures that all forms of ownership change or conveyance are covered under the law, promoting clear guidelines for legal transactions. The other options do not fully capture the legal foundation for the concept of transfer. For instance, simply handing a firearm to another person, while an act involving a firearm, does not necessarily denote a change of ownership or control. Similarly, shipping a firearm to another state typically falls under regulations regarding interstate commerce and may involve different rules, whereas the act of carrying a firearm from one place to another relates more to possession than to the transfer of ownership.