New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What is considered a prohibited weapon in New Mexico?

  1. Semi-automatic rifles

  2. Switchblade knives

  3. Handguns with a capacity of more than 10 rounds

  4. Shotguns with a barrel length of less than 18 inches

The correct answer is: Shotguns with a barrel length of less than 18 inches

In alternative option A, semi-automatic rifles are not considered a prohibited weapon in New Mexico. They are allowed as long as the person is the legal owner and has not committed any crimes that would make them ineligible to possess a firearm. Option B, switchblade knives are allowed in New Mexico but are subject to certain restrictions and regulations. Option C, handguns with a capacity of more than 10 rounds are not specifically listed as prohibited weapons in New Mexico, but there are laws and regulations regarding the possession and use of high-capacity magazines. Option D, shotguns with a barrel length of less than 18 inches, are considered prohibited weapons in New Mexico. Under state law, any shotgun with a barrel length less than 18 inches is classified as a sawed-off shotgun, which is a prohibited weapon.

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