New Mexico’s Semiautomatic Ban: Common Sense Safety Or War On Law-Abiding Citizens?

New Mexico’s Semiautomatic Ban: Common Sense Safety Or War On Law-Abiding Citizens?

New Mexico is the latest battleground in the national tug-of-war over firearm legislation. Over the weekend, state Senate Democrats narrowly pushed through Senate Bill 17, a sweeping 17-page piece of legislation that seeks to ban most semiautomatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. The 22-17 vote was tight enough to reveal internal friction within the party, as […] New Mexico’s Semiautomatic Ban: Common Sense Safety Or War On Law-Abiding Cit…

Weekend wrap: New Mexico Senate advances bill limiting gun sales; produced water proposal fails

Sen. Heather Berghmans (D-Albuquerque), one of the sponsors of Senate Bill 17. The Senate on Saturday passed the proposal to ban sales of some guns and accessories, and to require gun sellers to maintain records of all sales and install security measures. The bill now heads to the House. (Danielle Prokop/Source NM) New Mexico Lawmakers had a long weekend – well, a long work weekend. Senators met until just nearly 7 p.m. Saturday, advancing a new…

CCRKBA Blasts Sweeping New Mexico Gun Control Legislation

New Mexico Reverting to Old Mexico? IMG iStock-884193540.jpg Anti-gun-rights Democrats—this time in New Mexico—are once again trying to reduce violent gun-related crime by penalizing people who aren’t responsible, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms says in response. “Senate Bill 17, which was passed by state Senate Democrats over the weekend, would ban semi-automatic firearms and original capacity magazines,” said CCRKBA…

New Mexico Senate Democrats Pass Semiautomatic Gun Ban

NM Senate Dems passed legislation Saturday containing a broad semiautomatic firearm ban and new requirements for licensed firearms dealers.

New Mexico Dems Could Pass Broadest Gun Ban in U.S. This Week

New Mexico Democrats push a broad gun ban targeting semi-automatic rifles and magazines in 2026 session.

New Mexico Senate Passes Restrictive Gun Control Measure; SB17 To House

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says she will sign a restrictive gun control measure if it reaches her desk. By Dave Workman In a narrow 22-17 vote Saturday, the Democrat-controlled New Mexico State Senate passed Senate Bill 17, a measure described by the National Rifle Association as a “sweeping gun control bill” which would place new restrictions on firearms dealers, prohibit ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds and ban “gas…