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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Nothing in the Antiterrorism Act shall make unlawful any activity:
(1) in accordance with Article 2, Section 6 of the constitution of New Mexico;
(2) of any governmental agency;
(3) of any law enforcement agency;
(4) of any hunting, rifle, pistol, shotgun, sportsmen's or conservation club;
(5) lawfully engaged in on a shooting range;
(6) lawfully undertaken pursuant to any shooting school or other program of instruction;
(7) intended to teach the safe handling, including marksmanship, or use of firearms, archery equipment or other weapons or techniques to individuals or groups;
(8) that teaches the use of martial arts or arms for the defense of home, person or property or the lawful use of force as defined in Section 30-2-7 NMSA 1978; or
(9) that is otherwise lawful.
B. Nothing in the Antiterrorism Act shall make unlawful any act of a law enforcement officer that is performed as a part of his official duties.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses § 30-20A-4. Exemptions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-30-criminal-offenses/nm-st-sect-30-20a-4/
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