Are Bump Stocks Legal in New Mexico?
If you’re in New Mexico, ownership is legal at both the state and federal level. Here’s what the law says, plus the local-ordinance caveat that applies everywhere.
What the law says
There is no New Mexico statute banning bump-fire stocks. The device’s legality in New Mexico rests on the absence of a state prohibition plus the current federal status described below.
No New Mexico statute bans bump stocks. Federally legal since Garland v. Cargill (Supreme Court, June 2024). Some cities and counties enact local ordinances — check local law before purchasing.
The federal picture
In Garland v. Cargill (decided June 2024), the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the ATF rule that had reclassified bump stocks as machine guns. Since that ruling, bump stocks are legal under federal law. For New Mexico residents, the federal ruling plus the absence of a state ban means ownership is lawful — subject to the local-ordinance caveat below.
