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New Mexico: More Pro- and Anti-Gun Measures Introduced and Referred to Legislative Committees<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Note: Public Hearing to Take Place on HB 44 on Saturday, February 7<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pro-Second Amendment Legislation Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

At least four NRA-backed measures which eliminate the mid-term, two-hour refresher course for concealed handgun licensees and make other key reforms to the state\u2019s carry laws have now been filed and have received committee assignments (see below).\u00a0\u00a0New Mexico is the only state in the country that imposes such an unnecessary and burdensome training requirement on its license holders.<\/em><\/p>\n

Senate Bill 118<\/a>, introduced by state Senator Steve Neville (R-Aztec), eliminates the mid-term, two-hour refresher course for concealed handgun licensees and fingerprint requirement on renewal license applications.<\/p>\n

Senate Bill 268<\/a>, introduced by state Senator Craig Brandt (R-Rio Rancho), eliminates the mid-term, two-hour refresher course for concealed handgun licensees, removes the category- and caliber-specific restrictions for training and licensure, extends the term of a license from four to five years and exempts active or honorably discharged military service personnel from licensure fees and firearms qualification requirements.<\/p>\n

SB 118 and SB 268 have been referred to the Senate Public Affairs & Senate Judiciary Committees.\u00a0 Contact information for standing committee members can be found here<\/a>.\u00a0 Please urge committee members to support these two bills.<\/strong><\/p>\n

House Bill 106<\/a>, introduced by state Representative\u00a0Paul Bandy (R-Aztec), eliminates the mid-term, two-hour refresher course for concealed handgun licensees and fingerprint requirement on renewal license applications.\u00a0 HB 106 has been referred to the House Regulatory and Public Affairs & the House Judiciary Committees.\u00a0 Contact information for standing committee members can be found here<\/a>.\u00a0 Please urge committee members to support this important measure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

House Bill 189<\/a>, introduced by state Representative Randy Crowder (R-Clovis), eliminates the mid-term, two-hour refresher course for concealed handgun licensees and extends the term of a license from four to five years.\u00a0 Carry licenses issued by every state bordering New Mexico are valid for a period of at least five years.\u00a0 HB 189 has been referred to the House Safety and Civil Affairs & the House Judiciary Committees.\u00a0 Contact information for standing committee members can be found here<\/a>.\u00a0 Please urge committee members to support this important measure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another NRA-supported bill,\u00a0Senate Bill 345<\/a>, introduced by state Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto (D-ABQ) and state Representative Nate Gentry (R-ABQ), would bring New Mexico into compliance with the federal NICS Improvement Amendments Act by providing a path to relief from disability for individuals whose disqualifying condition has been removed or no longer exists.\u00a0 The measure will make the state eligible for federal grant money to improve recordkeeping and reporting, and recognizes that the existing background check system\u2019s effectiveness is tied to the quality of the data contained in it.\u00a0 SB 345 has been referred to the Senate Public Affairs & Senate Judiciary Committees.<\/p>\n

Anti-Gun Measures Filed and Scheduled for Committee Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last week, state Senator Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) filed Senate Resolution 1<\/a> to amend Senate rules and ban the possession of firearms, except by law enforcement, in the Senate chamber, galleries, lounge, hallways and committee rooms.\u00a0 SR 1 has been referred to the Senate Rules & Senate Judiciary Committees.\u00a0 Contact information for committee members can be found here<\/a>.\u00a0 Please call and email committee members and urge them to OPPOSE SR 1.<\/p>\n

As we reported to you earlier, NRA-opposed House Bill 44<\/a> was pre-filed by anti-gun State Representative Miguel Garcia (D-ABQ) and referred to the House Regulatory & Public Affairs Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.\u00a0 HB 44 seeks to criminalize non-dealer firearm transfers at gun shows and takes the first step towards a universal ban on private gun sales.\u00a0 Although similar anti-gun measures have died in previous legislative sessions, now is not the time to let our guard down!\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

The House Regulatory & Public Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 44 on Saturday, February 7.<\/strong>\u00a0 NRA-ILA will report back to you with a specific time and room number at the State Capitol when that information becomes available.\u00a0 Please make plans to attend this important meeting and speak out against HB 44.\u00a0 Also, please continue contacting committee members and urging them to OPPOSE HB 44!<\/strong>\u00a0 Talking points against the measure are below and contact information for the Committee members can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why You Should Oppose HB 44<\/strong><\/p>\n