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Jimmy Dean
January 26, 2024
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is actively opposing a series of gun control measures proposed by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. These measures, part of a comprehensive gun safety package, have become a focal point of debate and controversy. Governor Lujan Grisham’s proposals include banning assault weapons, raising the legal purchase age for all guns to 21, instituting a 14-day waiting period, and increasing penalties for felons in possession of firearms. Additionally, the proposals aim to keep guns out of parks and playgrounds and allow police to file Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
The NRA’s opposition to these measures is part of its broader stance against what it views as infringements on Second Amendment rights. The organization has previously filed a lawsuit challenging Governor Lujan Grisham’s order that temporarily banned public carry in Albuquerque under the guise of a public health emergency. This legal action by the NRA came after Governor Lujan Grisham issued executive orders declaring gun violence and drug abuse as public health emergencies in the state. The NRA argues that such measures unfairly target law-abiding citizens while failing to effectively address criminal activities. They also emphasize that the governor’s approach to gun control overlooks the constitutional rights of citizens to carry and self-defense.