DPS adopts new rules mandated by concealed carry amendments

[Thom Little]

The state Department of Public safety has completed new rules mandated by changes in New Mexico's concealed carry handgun law.

The rules will take effect Nov. 30.

The law's amendments, which went into effect this summer, lowered the age for a concealed carry permit 25 to 21 and extended the license period to four years from two with the requirement for refresher firearms training after two years.

The measure also lets people carry smaller caliber handguns than provided for by their initial license. Licenses previously were issued for just one caliber.

In addition, New Mexico now recognizes concealed carry licenses issued by 20 other states that have similar training requirements: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming.


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