New Mexico Governor Michelle Luhan Grisham Suspends Right to Carry Guns in Response to Gun Violence Surge – “Something is Very Wrong”

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declares a public health emergency in response to recent deadly shootings, including those involving children. She temporarily suspends open and concealed carry laws in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, banning firearms on public property with certain exceptions. This decision follows the tragic deaths of three children and two mass shootings in the state.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declares a public health emergency. (Photo: Coolidge Law Firm)

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Suspends Gun Carry Laws in Response to Deadly Shootings

According to CNN report, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared gun violence and drug abuse a public health emergency due to recent deadly shootings, including those affecting children. Her emergency order temporarily suspends open and concealed carry laws in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, prohibiting the carrying of guns on public property with some exceptions. The New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision follows a series of tragic events, including the shooting deaths of three children and two mass shootings in the state.

Under the order, those with carry permits can have their firearms on private property like gun ranges and stores, provided certain safety measures are in place. It also extends the ban on firearms to state property, including state buildings, schools, parks, and places where children gather. The order introduces stricter inspections for licensed firearm dealers, and it includes wastewater testing at schools to detect illegal substances like fentanyl.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s action is in response to the state’s high rates of gun violence and suicide. The emergency order is effective immediately.

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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Gun Ban Order Sparks Debate Amidst Rising Violence

Fox News report stated that New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s recent emergency order, temporarily banning open carry and concealed carry in response to a surge in gun violence, has ignited a contentious debate. While New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham emphasizes the urgency of the situation, some law enforcement officials and politicians argue that it encroaches upon constitutional rights.

This order imposes penalties of up to $5,000 for those who violate it, with enforcement entrusted to the state police. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham welcomes the dialogue regarding public safety, citing recent shootings, including the tragic death of an 11-year-old, as the impetus behind the decision.

Despite opposition, proponents contend that this measure is essential in addressing the issue of gun violence. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has a track record of endorsing legislation that restricts access to firearms, including a “red flag” law and a prohibition on firearm possession for individuals under domestic violence restraining orders. Additionally, the order mandates monthly inspections of firearms dealers and the comprehensive reporting of gunshot victim data from the state’s hospitals.

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