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Travelers to New Mexico-Heads up

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NMDPS has generally found six things that make a state substantially different from New Mexico, and therefore would disqualify that state from being recognized:
1. Permits issued locally rather than by the state;
2.No fingerprint-based background check;
3.Permits issued to persons under 21 years of age;
4.Permits issued to resident aliens;
5.No classroom (static) training required;
6.No live-fire (dynamic) training required.

Texas: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/reciprocity.htm Concealed carry requirements are not substantially similar to New Mexico or at least as stringent, so Texas is not recognized by NM. Contact Texas officials to determine if your NM CC license is recognized there.

Eligibility Questions: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/chlfaqs.htm

15. If I am a legal resident alien, can I get a license?

Under federal law, aliens who have been admitted to the U.S. under a non-immigrant visa, usually are not qualified to purchase a handgun and therefore, do not qualify for a license. However, as long as you were not admitted under a non-immigrant visa and are a legal resident of Texas, you may qualify.

What a crock!
 
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It appears that our calls may be having an impact. The position has been modified as far as Texas and a few others is concerned. They added this clarification today. Further review may still take some states away.

quoted from the above linked page:

As we continue our audit and make changes accordingly, this page will be updated to reflect the most current information. This information is current as of May 1, 2012

New Mexico currently recognizes concealed carry permits from or has reciprocal agreements with the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
 
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