New Mexico Statutes

N.M. Stat. § 17-2-33 (2026)

Use of firearms by minors

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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 pvovisions [provisions] of this section is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.

History: 1953 Comp., § 53-2-46, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 61, § 2.

ANNOTATIONS

Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1996–2006 · leading case: Yount Ex Rel. Monett v. Johnson, 915 P.2d 341 (N.M. Ct. App. 1996).

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Yount Ex Rel. Monett v. Johnson, 915 P.2d 341 (N.M. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 4× “He could be tried and sentenced for his crimes as an adult. See NMSA 1978, § 32A-2-3 (Repl.”

Johnstone v. City of Albuquerque, 2006 NMCA 119 (N.M. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 2× “See NMSA 1978, § 17-2-33 (1971). There was no evidence that Defendant violated these statutes, or that they were relevant to establish a duty on his part.”

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