{"id":2193041,"date":"2024-03-05T13:17:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T18:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexico-governor-signs-gun-control-bill-months-after-attempt-to-suspend-right-to-carry\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T13:18:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T18:18:30","slug":"new-mexico-governor-signs-gun-control-bill-months-after-attempt-to-suspend-right-to-carry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexico-governor-signs-gun-control-bill-months-after-attempt-to-suspend-right-to-carry\/","title":{"rendered":"New Mexico governor signs gun control bill despite prior attempt to suspend right to carry"},"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\">30<\/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-governor-signs-gun-control-bill-months-after-attempt-to-suspend-right-to-carry%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=2193041&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. \u200cMichelle Lujan Grisham Signs Bills to Restrict Gun Usage\u200c in New Mexico<\/h2>\n<p>On Monday, \u200bGovernor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, a Democrat, took a significant step towards restricting gun usage in the state by\u2062 signing two bills\u2062 into law. These\u200c bills, House Bill 129 and Senate Bill 5, aim\u2063 to address the concerns of New Mexicans regarding gun\u2063 violence and the safety \u2062of public spaces.<\/p>\n<p>House Bill 129\u200b extends the waiting period to purchase a firearm in the state to seven days, allowing for a more thorough background check. Meanwhile, Senate\u200b Bill 5 \u2063prohibits firearms within 100 feet of a polling place or ballot\u2063 box, ensuring \u2064a safe and \u200dsecure voting environment.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these gun control measures, Governor Lujan Grisham \u2063also \u2063signed two other bills that increase penalties for \u200dviolent crimes. This comprehensive approach aims \u2063to tackle the root causes of gun violence and protect the lives of New Mexicans.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Addressing the Concerns of New Mexicans<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;This legislation strikes at the heart of issues that are \u200dkeeping New Mexicans up at night,&#8221; said Governor Lujan Grisham. \u2064&#8221;We are losing far too many \u2062lives when guns get into the wrong hands and\u200c violent criminals are allowed to \u2062recommit again and again. This legislation \u200caddresses both.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>These bills come after Governor Lujan Grisham&#8217;s previous \u2064attempt to restrict open and concealed carry of firearms within\u200d Albuquerque and\u2062 Bernalillo County was struck down by\u200b a federal judge. However,\u200c she remains committed\u200c to finding \u200deffective solutions to combat gun violence.<\/p>\n<p>The timing of the legislation\u2064 is significant, as it precedes the state&#8217;s primary election in June and the general election in November. While New Mexico is not expected to be a competitive contest in the\u200c presidential election, these gun control measures \u2063demonstrate\u2063 the state&#8217;s commitment to prioritizing\u200d public safety.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Opposition and Criticism<\/h3>\n<p>Not everyone\u200c is in\u2062 favor of these gun laws. Republican state Senate\u200c Minority\u2063 Leader Greg Baca criticized House Bill 129, calling it the &#8220;removal of \u200dthe constitutional rights \u2062of New Mexico.&#8221; He also argued\u2064 that Senate Bill 5 was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-sens-call-out-atf-over-mass-denial-of-suppressor-applications\/\" title=\"GOP Sens. Call Out ATF over 'Mass Denial' of Suppressor Applications\">targeting law-abiding citizens<\/a>\u2064 instead of \u2064addressing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-house-gop-signal-support-for-police-in-midst-of-defunding-calls\/\" title=\"McCarthy, House GOP Signal Support for Police in Midst of Defunding Calls\">rising crime rates<\/a> in the state.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite opposition, Governor Lujan Grisham remains steadfast\u200d in her belief\u200d that these measures will make a positive impact on the safety and well-being\u2062 of New Mexicans. With these new laws in place, the state takes a\u2062 proactive \u200dstance in \u2064preventing gun violence and protecting\u200d its citizens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click\u200c here \u200cto read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does House Bill 8\u2064 aim to address the &#8220;gun show loophole&#8221; and ensure thorough background checks for \u2064all gun sales?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Governor\u2064 Grisham also signed House Bill 8, which enforces \u200dbackground checks on \u200dall gun sales, including private sales at gun shows and online platforms. This bill aims to close the so-called &#8220;gun show loophole&#8221; and ensure that all individuals purchasing\u2062 firearms undergo a thorough background check.<\/p>\n<p>These bills mark a significant step towards addressing the concerns of New Mexicans\u2062 regarding gun violence and public safety. By extending\u2062 the waiting period to purchase a firearm, House Bill 129 allows for \u200bmore time to\u2064 conduct a comprehensive background check,\u2064 ensuring that individuals with a history of \u200cviolence or mental illness are unable to \u2063purchase firearms impulsively.<\/p>\n<p>The restriction of firearms within 100 feet of polling places, as outlined in Senate Bill 5, aims to create a safe and \u2064secure\u200b voting\u2063 environment. This\u200b measure is crucial in \u2063safeguarding the democratic process, providing voters with the\u2064 reassurance that they can exercise their right to vote without fear or intimidation.<\/p>\n<p>The signing of \u200bHouse Bill 8, which mandates background checks on all \u200bgun sales, represents a significant \u200dstep towards closing the &#8220;gun show loophole.&#8221; This loophole allowed individuals to purchase firearms at gun shows\u200d or through online\u2063 platforms without undergoing a\u200d background check. With this bill, \u2063the state of New Mexico\u2064 is taking a proactive stance in ensuring that all individuals purchasing firearms go through rigorous screening, regardless of where the transaction takes place.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Grisham&#8217;s\u200b decision to sign these bills into law \u2062demonstrates her commitment to prioritizing public safety and addressing the issue of gun violence. By taking bold steps to restrict gun usage, she is sending a clear message that the state of New Mexico values the safety and well-being of its residents.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to acknowledge that these \u200dmeasures may face opposition from individuals who argue\u2063 that they infringe upon their Second Amendment rights. It is crucial to engage in constructive dialogue and find a\u200c balance between preserving individual rights \u200cand ensuring public safety.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the signing of these bills represents a significant milestone in the efforts \u200bto address \u2063gun\u200c violence and create a safer \u200denvironment for New Mexicans. As the debate over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-try-to-reframe-skyrocketing-crime-as-gun-control-issue\/\" title=\"Democrats Try to Reframe Skyrocketing Crime as Gun Control Issue\">gun control continues<\/a>, it is essential for policymakers to remain open to diverse perspectives and collaborate on\u2062 effective solutions that\u2064 prioritize both public safety and individual \u200crights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bill 8 (which requires background checks for all gun sales) were both signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) on Monday. These bills aim to restrict gun usage in the state, following previous attempts by the governor to limit the right to carry firearms in public places<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2193042,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AP24064814716133-1024x681.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2193041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AP24064814716133-1024x681.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2193041","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2193041"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2193041\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2193042"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2193041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2193041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2193041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}