Videos tagged with New Mexico Law

This video provides crucial insights into surviving a home break-in, emphasizing legal justifications for using force and the importance of situational awareness. The speaker, drawing from law enforcement experience in New Mexico, highlights how alcohol can impair judgment and stresses that lethal force is not automatically permissible against any intruder. It's vital to understand when force is legally justified and to be able to articulate your actions effectively.

This video from The VSO Gun Channel, featuring John Crump, investigates a developing story about self-defense insurance coverage from 'Right To Bear.' It clarifies a high-profile incident where coverage was initially questioned due to a misunderstanding with legal counsel, ultimately confirming that 'Right To Bear' is indeed providing coverage for the security guard involved. The expert analysis highlights the nuances of these insurance policies and the importance of understanding their operational specifics.

This entry details the plight of a New Mexico boutique owner, Leticia Leyba, who faced repeated break-ins and threats. Despite seeking help from local authorities, she was left to defend herself, highlighting the critical role of the Second Amendment when government protection fails. The content emphasizes the importance of legal self-defense and the potential shortcomings of current public safety measures.

This video features a press conference where the Bernalillo County Sheriff explicitly states his office will not enforce Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's temporary ban on open and concealed carry. The Sheriff cites the ban as unconstitutional, a violation of the Second Amendment, and ineffective against criminals, arguing it only punishes law-abiding citizens. He emphasizes his oath to the Constitution over the governor's order, highlighting the critical role of constitutionally elected sheriffs as a check on executive power.

William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, critically analyzes New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's executive order suspending open and concealed carry rights. Kirk asserts that governors lack the authority to suspend constitutional rights via emergency declarations, highlighting the potential for broader abuses of power and questioning the effectiveness of such bans against gang violence. He anticipates legal challenges to the order.

This video details a situation where a manager successfully de-escalated a threat by disarming an intoxicated individual carrying an AR-15 pattern pistol. It highlights the importance of remaining calm, assessing the threat level, and the effectiveness of staff teamwork in resolving dangerous situations without resorting to lethal force. The incident also touches upon relevant New Mexico laws regarding carrying firearms into establishments serving alcohol.

This video discusses a legal victory for Alec Baldwin concerning a firearm enhancement charge in the 'Rust' shooting case. The Santa Fe District Attorney dropped the charge, citing that the law was enacted after the incident, making its application retroactive and thus unconstitutional. This legal argument is highlighted as potentially relevant to challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule, which also faces similar criticisms of retroactive application.

Prosecutors have dropped the five-year firearms enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin in the 'Rust' shooting case. This decision stems from the fact that the law used for the enhancement was not in effect at the time of the incident, making the charge unconstitutional. Baldwin now faces a maximum of 18 months in jail for the original charges.

This video features William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, discussing the legal implications of the involuntary manslaughter charges filed against Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed in New Mexico following the tragic incident on the set of Rust in October 2021. Kirk analyzes the potential legal trouble Baldwin faces, referencing New Mexico Statute 30-2-3 and providing links to news stories from AP and Fox News for further context. The video also references an FBI report on the shooting and encourages viewers to arm themselves with education.