Can I legally bring a firearm from Texas into New Mexico?

[cbp210]

Do not carry on ANY tribal lands in any state without the specific permission (you won't get it) of the tribal government. There is no reciprocity for any state there.

They even give our people hard times when we carry stating they need to be notified of our presence armed in their jurisdictions. One of my coworkers stationed in El Paso who drove to one of those Reservations in NM stated to them they are still part of the United States and still subject to Federal laws but the Indian cops gave the Sovereign Nation speech. Long story short they were let go with a warning.

 

[Nick!]

Question on the “only carry one concealed handgun at a time”. How do y’all interpret that?

Does that mean I can have multiple firearms in my car? And only have 1 on my person at any time?

Or, do you read this as I can only have 1 in my vehicle?

 

[HD-Ghost]

Concealed carry is on the person, and does not have anything to do with other firearms in the vehicle.

 

[A1Oni]

I have a Texas LTC and am taking a trip to Taos New Mexico in a few days. I will be driving. Can I legally bring my firearm across the state line? Moreover, can I legally carry as long as I adhere to local laws?

yes ive done it multiple times.

 

[red442joe]

Concealed carry is on the person, and does not have anything to do with other firearms in the vehicle.

You outta see Michigans ephed up laws...

Joe

 

[red442joe]

Do not carry on ANY tribal lands in any state without the specific permission (you won't get it) of the tribal government. There is no reciprocity for any state there.

What I have to say about Indians (feather not dot) would get me a perma-ban...

Joe

 

[ScottDLS]

Watch it with carrying or even concealing in your vehicle if you're entering a Reservation. You may want to call the Res authority to clarify the law. I almost got buried under a jail on a Navajo Res in AZ for having a loaded firearm in my console. My TX CHP held no sway in that instance. I wasn't in AZ according to the cop. I was in the Navajo Nation.

The Navajo Nation criminal laws don't apply to non-Indians or to Indians from other tribes. You can only be charged under federal law or New Mexico law for a crime on their reservation. I'm sure they can make it a pain in the butt and maybe take your gun, but the Tribal authorities cannot charge a non-Indian with a crime.

 

[CharlieWH2O]

tribal_law_ccw2.pdf

@ScotDLS I'm not sure why you would want to poke the bear but the above link is some of the best info I have found. An example, in Oklahoma most tribal cops are deputized by one or more counties to enforce OK law. That may hold sway in other jurisdictions as well.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Before the internet we just took our guns wherever we went didn't ask anyone questions nor for permission.
I still do and don't. FK em!
Only place I never did it was Canada but then I never went there but the one time.

 

[ScottDLS]

tribal_law_ccw2.pdf

@ScotDLS I'm not sure why you would want to poke the bear but the above link is some of the best info I have found. An example, in Oklahoma most tribal cops are deputized by one or more counties to enforce OK law. That may hold sway in other jurisdictions as well.

AH yeah, that was my point in the post. The Tribal cops can only enforce state (if they are deputized) or federal law and New Mexico state law doesn't say anything about carrying on tribal lands. So unless the person carrying is an Indian or violating state law, the tribal cops can do nothing (legally) other than harrass them.

 

[billtool]

The Navajo Nation criminal laws don't apply to non-Indians or to Indians from other tribes. You can only be charged under federal law or New Mexico law for a crime on their reservation. I'm sure they can make it a pain in the butt and maybe take your gun, but the Tribal authorities cannot charge a non-Indian with a
AH yeah, that was my point in the post. The Tribal cops can only enforce state (if they are deputized) or federal law and New Mexico state law doesn't say anything about carrying on tribal lands. So unless the person carrying is an Indian or violating state law, the tribal cops can do nothing (legally) other than harrass them

 

[billtool]

All I know is my guy was big, mean, pissed, and Shovelhead and I were out in the middle of a very large desert. If the officer was concerned with legalities he sure hid it well. I’m convinced my dog was the only reason he didn’t introduce me to the grey bar motel full of Navajo fellows that would’ve appreciated being introduced to me.

 

[ScottDLS]

All I know is my guy was big, mean, pissed, and Shovelhead and I were out in the middle of a very large desert. If the officer was concerned with legalities he sure hid it well. I’m convinced my dog was the only reason he didn’t introduce me to the grey bar motel full of Navajo fellows that would’ve appreciated being introduced to me.

The best practice on Tribal land if doing more than just driving through on the highway, would be to either carry concealed or leave it in the car. I have no desire to go on Indian land, other than to the casinos in Oklahoma. When I do go there, I leave my gun in the car. When I stop for gas or groceries, I do it outside the Tribal area.

 

[leVieux]

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Gee, the Apaches @ Sierra Blanca were always very, very hospitable, and invited me to hunt with them.

But it was quite a while back. . . . . .

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