PERMITLESS CARRY OF FIREARMS

HB 83 would allow adults aged 18 or older who are not prohibited by law from possessing firearms to carry loaded handguns on their person - either concealed or openly - without needing a permit. It repeals current permit requirements and modifies existing laws to clarify that carrying unloaded firearms remains permitted. The bill does not change restrictions on carrying firearms on buses (requiring company approval) or apply to individuals prohibited by federal/state law or court orders. This directly affects all eligible New Mexico adults seeking to carry firearms in public without a permit.