New Mexico § 17-2-33 - Use of firearms by minors
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 17-2-33 — Use of firearms by minors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-2-33. Use of firearms by minors
A. It is unlawful after April 1, 1972, for any person born after January 1, 1958,
to hunt with or shoot a firearm, unless: (1) he is supervised by a parent, legal guardian or a responsible adult designated
by the parent or guardian; or (2) he carries a certificate indicating that he has successfully completed the New
Mexico hunter training course or the hunter training course of another state which
is approved by the New Mexico department of game and fish; or (3) he is eighteen years of age or older. B. It is unlawful after April 1, 1976, for any person under the age of eighteen years
to hunt with or shoot a firearm unless he is carrying a certificate indicating that
he has successfully completed the New Mexico hunter training course or a hunter training
course of another state which is approved by the New Mexico department of game and
fish. C. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 17-2-33
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 17-2-33 cover?
Section 17-2-33 ("Use of firearms by minors") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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