DocNTexas
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After reading several of the pastthreads regarding OC in some of NM,slarger cities, I wanted to comment on my experiences.The wife and Ilove NM and we travel thereregularly, especially in the spring and summer months. While we travel to all parts, we especially like Albuquerque and Santa Fe and usually visit at least one of these places on each trip, regardless of where else we go. While I prefer to carry concealed (we both have permits), I am very hot natured and as you know summer in NM is not exactly cool, thus, Iusually end up carrying openly.
In all the times I have carried openly in NM, never have I had the slightest problem. On numerous occasions, I have spoken to police officers on the street, such as in old town, and never aproblem. The only time my sidearm was even addressed was by an Albuquerque officer who politely mentioned to be careful which shops I went into in that area because severalsold alcohol and as such were off limits for carrying and that was only after I initiated a friendly conversation with her first.
The same is true of Santa Fe. I have engaged in conversation with officers on several occasions while in the market area with the only mention of my sidearmbeing in admiration and to discuss preferences and attributes. To date, I have never been harassed or even questioned while OCing in NM.
Regardless of any personal feelings they may have to the contrary about me openly carrying my sidearm, the officers in Albuquerque and Santa Fe (as well as every other NM town I have OCed in) have been nothing but friendly, courteous and professional toward me. While I am sure there have been negative encounters with officers, it certainly has not been my experience and I feel any such incidences were not a reflection of the attitude of the department or the officers as a whole.
I for one appreciate the people of NM allowing me and my family to provide for our protection when visiting your state. With the recent change in the law concerning stores that sell alcohol, you havegreatly improved your already excellent firearm laws. (Now if you can do something about restaurant carry where alcohol is served you will pretty much have itall covered).
Thanks New Mexico
After reading several of the pastthreads regarding OC in some of NM,slarger cities, I wanted to comment on my experiences.The wife and Ilove NM and we travel thereregularly, especially in the spring and summer months. While we travel to all parts, we especially like Albuquerque and Santa Fe and usually visit at least one of these places on each trip, regardless of where else we go. While I prefer to carry concealed (we both have permits), I am very hot natured and as you know summer in NM is not exactly cool, thus, Iusually end up carrying openly.
In all the times I have carried openly in NM, never have I had the slightest problem. On numerous occasions, I have spoken to police officers on the street, such as in old town, and never aproblem. The only time my sidearm was even addressed was by an Albuquerque officer who politely mentioned to be careful which shops I went into in that area because severalsold alcohol and as such were off limits for carrying and that was only after I initiated a friendly conversation with her first.
The same is true of Santa Fe. I have engaged in conversation with officers on several occasions while in the market area with the only mention of my sidearmbeing in admiration and to discuss preferences and attributes. To date, I have never been harassed or even questioned while OCing in NM.
Regardless of any personal feelings they may have to the contrary about me openly carrying my sidearm, the officers in Albuquerque and Santa Fe (as well as every other NM town I have OCed in) have been nothing but friendly, courteous and professional toward me. While I am sure there have been negative encounters with officers, it certainly has not been my experience and I feel any such incidences were not a reflection of the attitude of the department or the officers as a whole.
I for one appreciate the people of NM allowing me and my family to provide for our protection when visiting your state. With the recent change in the law concerning stores that sell alcohol, you havegreatly improved your already excellent firearm laws. (Now if you can do something about restaurant carry where alcohol is served you will pretty much have itall covered).
Thanks New Mexico