New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

What is required for an individual to legally sell a firearm to another individual in New Mexico?

1. Nothing is required

2. A bill of sale

3. A background check through a licensed dealer

4. Verification of the buyer's age and residency

The correct answer is: A background check through a licensed dealer

In order to legally sell a firearm to another individual in New Mexico, the seller is required to conduct a background check through a licensed dealer. This ensures that the buyer is not a prohibited individual and is legally allowed to purchase and own a firearm. Option A is incorrect because there are legal requirements that must be met in order to sell a firearm. Option B may be a good practice, but it is not a legal requirement. Option D is partially correct, as verification of the buyer's age may be necessary depending on the type of firearm being sold, but it is not the only requirement. The most important requirement and the only legally mandated one is to conduct a background check through a licensed dealer.