{"id":2032938,"date":"2023-09-15T08:27:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T12:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexico-gov-michelle-lujan-grisham-asks-for-thank-you-from-gop-after-concealed-carry-ban\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T08:29:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T12:29:13","slug":"new-mexico-gov-michelle-lujan-grisham-asks-for-thank-you-from-gop-after-concealed-carry-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexico-gov-michelle-lujan-grisham-asks-for-thank-you-from-gop-after-concealed-carry-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"NM Gov. Lujan Grisham seeks GOP gratitude for concealed carry ban."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-mexico-gov-michelle-lujan-grisham-asks-for-thank-you-from-gop-after-concealed-carry-ban%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032938&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham \u200cAwaits Republican Party&#8217;s Gratitude\u200d for Gun Ban<\/h2>\n<p>After implementing a ban on firearm carrying, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) is eagerly anticipating a thank-you \u2063from the \u2064state&#8217;s Republican Party. The governor&#8217;s decision to prohibit open \u200cand\u200d concealed carry of guns for 30 days in Albuquerque and the surrounding area was a response to the escalating gun violence\u200b plaguing the region. While Republicans were quick to criticize the move, it also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/controversial-democratic-kansas-state-legislator-arrested-for-second-time-in-a-month\/\" title=\"Controversial Democratic Kansas State Legislator Arrested For Second Time In A Month\">faced significant scrutiny<\/a> from\u2063 within her own party.<\/p>\n<h3>PELOSI DODGES ENDORSING KAMALA HARRIS AS BIDEN&#8217;S RUNNING MATE<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m still waiting\u2064 on \u200ba thank-you note from\u2064 @NewMexicoGOP,&#8221; Lujan \u2062Grisham expressed in a social media \u200cpost on \u200cThursday. &#8220;Instead of using my call to action against #gunviolence as a fundraising opportunity, they should have\u200c taken immediate action to save lives \u200cin New Mexico.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During a television appearance, the governor defended \u200cher decision, stating, &#8220;I wouldn&#8217;t have \u200cdone\u2062 it if I didn&#8217;t believe it was the right thing \u200bto do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I firmly believe that I have the authority,&#8221; she emphasized, highlighting \u2062the gun\u2062 violence crisis as a public health emergency.<\/p>\n<p>However, U.S. District\u200d Judge David Urias\u200d issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-georgia-update-judge-issues-restraining-order-for-10-days-preventing-defendants-from-destroying-or-erasing-dominion-voting-machines\/\" title=\"BREAKING GEORGIA UPDATE: Judge Issues Restraining Order for 10 Days Preventing Defendants from Destroying or Erasing Dominion Voting Machines\">temporary restraining order<\/a> on the ban, halting its enforcement. The judge argued that the governor&#8217;s order contradicted recent Supreme Court rulings, specifically referencing the 2022 case\u2062 of New \u2062York State Rifle &#038; Pistol Association v. Bruen. He further contended that the\u200c ban violated \u2063individuals&#8217; Second Amendment rights to self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>The National Rifle Association (NRA) promptly filed a lawsuit, deeming the ban &#8220;unconstitutional.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Please rescind your unlawful and blatantly unconstitutional orders and fulfill your oath to protect the constitutional rights of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County residents. Otherwise, we \u2062will see you in court,&#8221; wrote\u200c NRA-ILA Executive Director \u200cRandy Kozuch in \u2064a letter.<\/p>\n<p>Since the ban had \u2062already been temporarily blocked by a \u2062district judge,\u200b Lujan Grisham responded to the NRA, stating\u200b that they were &#8220;a little late to\u200c the party.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">CLICK HERE TO\u2064 READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON \u200bEXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are\u2062 the specific arguments made by Republicans against Gov. Lujan Grisham&#8217;s ban on firearm carrying in public spaces?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ying of firearms \u2063in public \u2063spaces has been met \u2064with opposition and criticism from Republicans, who argue\u200c that it infringes on citizens&#8217; Second Amendment \u200brights. However, Gov. Lujan Grisham \u2062is confident that her decision will ultimately\u2062 lead to a safer and more \u2062secure state.<\/p>\n<p>The ban on firearm carrying, \u2064which was implemented earlier this year, aims to address the growing concern over gun violence in New Mexico. With rising numbers of shootings \u2062and mass shootings across the country, it is\u2063 indeed a pressing issue that demands immediate attention. Gov. Lujan Grisham&#8217;s decision to take bold\u2064 action demonstrates her \u2063commitment to protecting the citizens of her state.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the clear evidence that restrictions on gun carrying can reduce the occurrence of gun-related violence, the Republican Party has\u200b remained steadfast in their opposition to the ban. \u2064They argue that it \u200cviolates citizens&#8217; constitutional rights and fails to address the root causes of gun violence.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u2064important to acknowledge that the Second \u2064Amendment does grant citizens the right to bear arms, but it also allows for reasonable restrictions. The ban on firearm carrying in public spaces does not infringe \u2062upon citizens&#8217; rights to own and possess firearms; rather, it only limits their ability to carry \u200bthem in certain settings. This is \u200ca reasonable\u200c restriction that aligns with other regulations in place to ensure public safety, such as restrictions on carrying weapons in government buildings or airports.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is crucial to recognize that addressing the root\u2063 causes of gun violence is a complex issue that cannot be solved by any\u200c single measure. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexico-gov-michelle-lujan-grisham-asks-for-thank-you-from-gop-after-concealed-carry-ban\/\" title=\"NM Gov. Lujan Grisham seeks GOP gratitude for concealed carry ban.\">implementing\u200b stricter gun control laws<\/a> can certainly help prevent access to firearms by individuals who pose \u2064a threat, it is just one part of\u200d a \u200dcomprehensive approach.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Lujan Grisham&#8217;s ban on firearm carrying\u200b should be seen as a proactive step towards\u200b reducing gun violence in New Mexico. It sends a powerful message that the safety and well-being of the state&#8217;s residents are\u200d of utmost \u2063importance, and that decisive action is necessary to address this critical issue.<\/p>\n<p>In anticipation of a thank-you from the Republican Party, \u200dGov. \u200dLujan Grisham hopes that her\u2063 decision will be recognized for what it truly is \u200b\u2013 a courageous move to prioritize public safety over partisan politics. While\u2062 it is understandable\u2062 that some may disagree with the ban, it is important\u200c to remember that it is ultimately aimed at protecting the welfare of the\u2063 citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of focusing on ideological differences, it would be more productive for the Republican Party to engage in constructive dialogue and \u2062work towards finding common ground on gun violence prevention. \u2062Together, both parties can collaborate to develop \u200ccomprehensive solutions that address the \u200dunderlying causes and seek\u2063 to prevent tragedies from occurring.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham&#8217;s ban on firearm carrying should be commended for its commitment to public safety. It is a bold\u2063 and necessary step that demonstrates strong leadership and a dedication to protecting the citizens of New\u2062 Mexico. Rather than being met with resistance, it is hoped that the Republican Party will\u2064 express gratitude for these\u2062 efforts and engage in meaningful \u200ddiscussions to find solutions that benefit all residents of the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) expects gratitude from the state&#8217;s Republican Party after implementing a 30-day ban on open and concealed firearm carrying in Albuquerque and nearby regions. 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