New Mexico knife lawsConcealed Knife Carry

New Mexico Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Conditional: Carrying a concealed 'deadly weapon' knife (dagger, bowie, dirk, switchblade) is a petty misdemeanor, except at home or in a private vehicle; ordinary pocketknives differ (NMSA 30-7-2).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Carrying a concealed 'deadly weapon' knife (dagger, bowie, dirk, switchblade) is a petty misdemeanor, except at home or in a private vehicle; ordinary pocketknives differ (NMSA 30-7-2).

Official source: nmonesource.com

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