Instructors continue to be approved
by the Department of Public Safety. A list of the approved names and
contact information is updated as new instructors are added and is available
at the link below. These and only these instructors have been approved
to teach the statutorily required courses. Applicants are cautioned to
take courses offered only by the listed approved instructors. Any other
type of course will not be accepted for purposes of concealed handgun
licensing.
Applicants for a concealed carry handgun license must be U.S. citizens
and residents of New Mexico. You must be at least 21 years old and must
not have been convicted of a felony or crimes involving domestic violence
and other misdemeanors as outlined in the Act. You must provide State
of New Mexico identification and fingerprint cards for background checks.
Applicants must read and comply with the statute and administrative rules.
You must also submit all completed forms and authorizations with payment
of fees.
Instructors approved by the department will not be required to attend
a firearms course for purposes of licensure to carry a concealed handgun.
Applications to instruct will be reviewed by the Concealed Carry Unit
who will make the final determination of approval or denial. Instructors
will provide applicants the course work required by the Act which must
include classroom, firing range instruction and a demonstrated ability
by the applicant to safely use a handgun. Section 29-19-6 of the Statute
explains the required hours for an initial, refresher, and renewal of
a license. A licensee will only be allowed to carry one concealed handgun
on their person at a time. Instructors must file a copy of their course
description and proof of instructor credentials with the Department of
Public Safety Concealed Carry Unit.
Applications may be requested from State Police District Offices or
may be downloaded from the link below. An updated version of
the application form and booklet will be printed after the administrative
rules are adopted. Current and retired police officers (only New Mexico
residents allowed) are requested to indicate their status and agency
at the bottom of the application. Please read the statute and
the rules before completing the application and required release forms.
All required forms and documents must accompany the application.
Send questions to: Herman.Silva@state.nm.us or Suzanne.Skasik@state.nm.us
Concealed Handgun Carry Act of 2005 **Important - Please Read**
Example of Concealed
Carry License
Read all associated materials prior to completing the application
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