New Mexico Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What is required to legally sell a firearm privately in New Mexico?

Conducting the sale through a licensed dealer
Reporting the sale to the local police department
Completing a background check on the buyer
No special requirements

The correct answer is: Completing a background check on the buyer

In New Mexico, it is required by law to complete a background check on the buyer in order to legally sell a firearm privately. This is to ensure that the buyer is legally allowed to possess a firearm and prevent the sale from being made to a prohibited person. Options A and B are incorrect because they pertain to conducting the sale through a licensed dealer and reporting the sale to the police, which are requirements for purchasing a firearm from a licensed dealer, not for private sales. Option D is incorrect because although there are no special requirements for private sales in New Mexico, a background check on the buyer is still necessary to legally sell a firearm.