Videos tagged with New Mexico Gun Control

The Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state's ban on 'assault weapons' and large-capacity magazines, ruling it did not violate state constitutional clauses on equal protection or special legislation. The decision focused on state constitutional grounds, sidestepping Second Amendment arguments due to procedural waivers by the plaintiffs. This ruling has implications for similar bans in other states and may lead to further legal challenges in federal courts, potentially reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.

This video analyzes New Mexico's Senate Bill 279, detailing its comprehensive civilian disarmament provisions. It covers proposed bans on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, rapid-fire devices, and machine guns, alongside the creation of a gun registry. The bill's complex definitions for 'gas operated semi-automatic firearms' and strict possession limitations for grandfathered items are highlighted, drawing parallels to restrictive laws in other states.

This video discusses the legal landscape surrounding assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, focusing on recent court decisions and legislative efforts at both federal and state levels. It highlights the arguments for and against bans, citing statistics on gun violence and legal precedents like Heller and Bruen. The discussion also touches upon specific legislative proposals in New Mexico, including the proposed Ghost Gun Ban and magazine capacity limits.

This video discusses recent legal challenges and court rulings impacting firearm rights in New Mexico and border security measures in Texas. In New Mexico, the Supreme Court heard arguments on Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's emergency orders prohibiting firearms in public parks and playgrounds, which gun rights advocates argue violate the Second Amendment. Concurrently, a dispute between Texas and the federal government over border security, specifically the use of razor wire, reached the US Supreme Court, with a 5-4 decision lifting an injunction that had allowed Texas to impede border patrol's removal of the wire.

This video discusses a new 7-day waiting period for firearm purchases in New Mexico, signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. A key point of contention is the failure to include an amendment that would have exempted individuals with orders of protection in domestic violence situations from this waiting period, a decision the speaker argues disproportionately affects women in danger.

This video provides an expert analysis by Colion Noir on New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's extensive gun control legislative package for 2024. Noir critically examines proposed bans on 'assault weapons,' extended waiting periods, and age restrictions, arguing they are ineffective and politically motivated. He highlights the influence of anti-gun advocacy groups and contrasts the proposed measures with what he considers more effective solutions for public safety.

This video discusses the political implications of Sheriff John Allen of New Mexico's defiance of the governor's gun control order. It highlights how gun control advocacy groups like Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action supported Sheriff Allen's election, only for him to then publicly oppose their agenda by refusing to enforce unconstitutional mandates. The analysis suggests this is a significant backfire for gun control organizations, underscoring the role of sheriffs as constitutional officers.

New Mexico House Democrats have announced proposals to reduce gun violence, drawing parallels to Colorado's legislative actions. Key proposals include establishing an Office of Gun Violence Prevention and penalizing gun owners for unsafe storage leading to child access. The speaker highlights the potential for magazine capacity limits and notes the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and governorship make passage likely. This is presented as an escalating situation for gun owners in New Mexico.