THOU SHALL NOT CARRY

• Liquor establishments – except by a person carrying a concealed handgun who is in possession of a valid concealed handgun license for that gun pursuant to the Concealed Handgun Carry Act; provided that the licensed establishment does not sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises (30-7-3 NMSA 1978; 4th degree felony)
• Schools – except by a person older than nineteen years of age on school premises in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance. (30-7-2.1 NMSA 1978; 4th degree felony)
• University premises – except by a person older than nineteen years of age on school premises in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance. (30-7-2.4 NMSA 1978; petty misdemeanor)
• Preschools – (29-19-8 NMSA 1978)
• Courts - unless authorized by the presiding judicial officer for that courthouse or court facility. (29-19-11 NMSA 1978)
• Tribal Land - unless authorized by the governing body of an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo. (29-19-10 NMSA 1978)
• Public buses – (30-7-13 NMSA 1978; misdemeanor)
• Airport Security Zones
• State Parks – except during designated hunting seasons or in authorized areas. (19-5-2-20 NMAC)
• Most Federal Properties – (Refer to the U.S. Department of Interior rules and regulations relating to firearms possession on federal properties)
• Private property – where the owner has posted signs indicating that you may not carry or if the owner tells you that you cannot
• While under the influence of alcohol or drugs – (30-7-4 NMSA 1978; petty misdemeanor)

Be very aware of these. Once you get used to carrying a concealed handgun, you tend to not think about it as you go about your daily life. It will be very easy to forget as you go to Pizza Hut or to pick up your child at school.