(A) Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon consists of carrying a concealed loaded firearm or any other type of deadly weapon anywhere, except in the following cases:
(1) In the person’s residence or on real property belonging to him or her as owner, lessee, tenant, or licensee;
(2) In a private automobile, or other private means of conveyance, for lawful protection of the person’s or another’s person or property while traveling;
(3) By a peace officer in the lawful discharge of his or her duties; or
(4) On a target range as provided for in § 130.140.
(B) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the carrying of any unloaded firearm.
(C) Whoever commits unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon is guilty of violating this section.
(1981 Code, § 16-162) (Ord. 579, passed 1-28-1969) Penalty, see § 130.999
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see NMSA § 30-7-2