CERTAIN FIREARM SALES TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

SB 13 modifies New Mexico's existing seven-day waiting period for firearm sales by creating a specific exemption for certified law enforcement officers and buyers holding valid concealed handgun licenses from other states. This provision allows these individuals to purchase firearms without adhering to the standard waiting period, provided the transaction involves a certified officer or an out-of-state licensee. The bill also clarifies that the waiting period rules do not apply to sales made to law enforcement agencies, between authorized officers, or among immediate family members. By updating the state code, the legislation aims to streamline firearm acquisition for specific professional and licensed groups while maintaining restrictions for the general public.