Governor argues gun bills will promote public safety

Bills to regulate access to firearms are moving somewhat quickly through this short 30-day legislative session. They’re part of an overall public safety agenda by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The bills include a 14-day waiting period to buy a gun, which was reduced in the House to seven days, and bans on firearms at polling places. The governor spoke with Gwyneth Doland on New Mexico in Focus, who asked her if incremental restrictions like these have real potential to improve safety for New Mexicans.

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