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New Mexico Gun Laws (2026): CHL, Universal Background Checks, HB 129 Status & Article 2 Section 6

New Mexico gun laws — concealed handgun license, open carry, universal background checks, and Land of Enchantment desert with American flag

New Mexico gun laws in 2026: 15-hour CHL course under NMSA 29-19, constitutional open carry, universal background checks (NMSA 30-7-7.1), the unenforceable HB 129 seven-day waiting period, the NMSA 40-17 red flag law, strong state preemption, and pending SB 17 assault weapons ban.

Rhode Island Gun Laws (2026): Blue Card, Dual Permits, 10-Round Cap & 2026 AWB

Rhode Island Gun Laws editorial composite — state flag, capitol building, landmark landscape, and law-themed gun + gavel scene

Rhode Island gun laws 2026: dual-track permits under R.I.G.L. § 11-47-11 (chief shall-issue) and § 11-47-18 (AG may-issue), DEM Blue Card requirement, 10-round magazine cap, 7-day waiting period, 2025 AWB taking effect July 1, 2026, no out-of-state reciprocity.