Gun Laws/New Mexico/Reviewed September 16, 2026
What is the magazine capacity limit in New Mexico?
Quick answer
No limit
New Mexico has no magazine capacity limit.
4 of New Mexico's 5 neighboring states have the same status. Check each one before you cross a state line with magazine capacity limits.
Not legal advice. Source: GunPartPicker state law review, September 16, 2026
Magazine capacity limits by state
New Mexico law in detail
- Yes (Background Check Private) — Universal background checks for all private sales have been in effect since July 2019. All transfers must go through a licensed dealer.
- Shall Issue (Concealed Carry) — The state must issue a concealed carry permit to qualified applicants. Training and a background check are required.
The federal rule
There is no federal magazine capacity limit; the federal limit ended with the 1994 ban in 2004. State limits usually cover sale, transfer and manufacture, and a few also make possession illegal, so a magazine you already own can be legal to keep but not to bring in.
Magazines in neighboring states
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Frequently asked questions
What is the magazine capacity limit in New Mexico?
No limit. New Mexico has no magazine capacity limit. Reviewed September 16, 2026.
What is the federal rule on magazine capacity limits?
There is no federal magazine capacity limit; the federal limit ended with the 1994 ban in 2004. State limits usually cover sale, transfer and manufacture, and a few also make possession illegal, so a magazine you already own can be legal to keep but not to bring in.
How many states restrict magazine capacity limits?
Nationwide by our review: 35 states: no limit; 2: conditional or in litigation; 13: limit in effect.
More New Mexico gun laws
Legal disclaimer: This page summarizes state law for general information and is not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can be stricter. Confirm with the New Mexico statutes, the state attorney general or a licensed attorney before buying, building or traveling.