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ATF FFL Alert — FFL Theft – Bernalillo County – New Mexico

On July 15, 2019, within the last hour of store business hours, an unknown male suspect driving a white sedan entered Cabela’s in Albuquerque, NM and stole a rifle from the open display case. The suspect walked directly to the wall of rifles and within minutes, picked out a rifle, concealed it in his […]

Walmart to Stop Selling Guns in New Mexico Because of Background Check Law

Starting on July 22, 2019, Walmart will no longer sell firearms in New Mexico.

A spokesperson for the retail giant told local media that the decision was in response to the July 1st rollout of the state’s new universal background check law.

“Unlike a specialty sporting goods retailer where customers expect to see firearms […]

Gun Control Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk

Last Thursday, March 14, the New Mexico House passed SB 328, sending it to the desk of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. This bill goes beyond federal law by removing certain individuals’ Second Amendment rights. It broadens the scope of misdemeanor offenses, prohibiting individuals of the possession, purchase, and ownership of firearms. Click the take […]

URGENT: “Red Flag” Heads to Senate Floor

We came close to defeating “Universal Background Checks” in the State Senate and now “Red Flag” is heading to the Senate floor. This is our chance to defeat House Bill 83 and send Michael Bloomberg a message: New Mexico doesn’t want your NYC style gun control.

What is House BIll 83? “Extreme risk firearm […]

14 Counties Adopt 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Resolution

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — As gun laws make their way through the state Legislature, 14 county commissions around the state — including those from Sandoval and Valencia Counties — have passed resolutions declaring their county to be a “second amendment sanctuary county.”

The sanctuary resolution says a commission supports its sheriff in any decisions […]

Attention Residents of Sandoval County

There will be a resolution proposed on Thursday February 21st at the Sandoval County Commission Chambers at 6pm for Sandoval County to become a sanctuary county. The address for those who can attend is 1500 Idalia Rd. Rio Rancho, NM-Building D. Please email or call your respective commissioner to politely express your support of the […]

Bill to ban coyote killing contests passes first committee

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new law is making its way through the Roundhouse that would make it illegal to organize or participate in coyote killing contests.

The inspiration behind this bill came after the sponsors heard reports of people leaving behind dead coyotes without regard after a contest.

“There was news reports […]

New Mexico County Declares Itself “2nd Amendment Sanctuary State”

Quay County in eastern New Mexico has declared itself a “Second Amendment Sanctuary County” in protest of pending gun control legislation in the state.

The Quay County Commission voted unanimously to pass the resolution, as reported by Albuquerque’s KRQE-TV.

Curry and Union Counties passed similar situations earlier this week and Eddy County […]

New Distinguished New Mexican Shooters

CMP Distinguished Rifleman Award

The CMP extends its congratulations to the following competitors for achieving this prestigious status! The most recent shooters to earn Distinguished Badges are listed below. To view the official list of all Distinguished shooters, visit http://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=reportDistinguishedShootersByCriteria. Junior Air Rifle Distinguished Badge #1373 Genavive Currell, Rio Rancho, NM #1374 […]

CALL TO ACTION: Anti-Gun Bills to be Heard Monday

On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee will hear four Bloomberg backed gun control bills (See Below) and we need to take action! Here is how you can make the difference:

STEP ONE: Stop the overreach and help NMSSA fight by signing the petition to tell Santa Fe that New Mexicans don’t want Michael Bloomberg […]