The secretary or his designee shall have discretionary authority to afford transfer or reciprocity to a concealed handgun license issued by another state. Transfer or reciprocity may be granted if the other state:
- A. issues a license or permit with an expiration date printed on the license or permit;
- B. is available to verify the license or permit status for law enforcement purposes within three days of request;
- C. has disqualification, suspension and revocation requirements for a concealed handgun license or permit;
- D. requires that an applicant for a concealed handgun license or permit submit to a national criminal history background check;
- E. requires that an applicant not be prohibited from possessing firearms pursuant to federal or state law; and
- F. requires that an applicant satisfactorily complete a firearms safety program that covers deadly force issues, weapons care and maintenance, safe handling and storage of firearms and marksmanship.
- G. Each state which the department has afforded transfer or reciprocity shall be listed on the department’s web page.
- H. No reciprocity shall be afforded to a license issued by another state to a New Mexico resident.
[10.8.2.29 NMAC - Rp, 10.8.2.29 NMAC, 11-30-16]