New Mexico Felony Magazine Bans and Felony Safe Storage Laws voting THIS WEEK!!!

Published on February 1, 2022
Duration: 5:35

This video discusses two significant pieces of legislation being considered in New Mexico: House Bill 9, which addresses gun owner liability and safe storage with potential civil fines and misdemeanor penalties for unauthorized minor access to firearms, and House Bill 156, which proposes a felony charge for possessing, using, or transferring magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds, with no grandfather clause. The speaker emphasizes the urgency for New Mexico residents to contact their state representatives and senators.

Quick Summary

New Mexico is voting on two significant gun control bills: HB 9 concerning safe storage liability with potential fines for unauthorized minor access, and HB 156 making it a felony to possess magazines over 15 rounds, with no grandfather clause. Residents are urged to contact their state representatives immediately.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Channel Focus
  2. 00:44New Mexico Gun Law Changes
  3. 01:46Gun Owner Liability Bill (HB 9)
  4. 02:09Details of House Bill 9
  5. 03:00Felony Provisions in HB 9
  6. 03:36Magazine Limit Ban (HB 156)
  7. 03:43Details of House Bill 156
  8. 04:13No Grandfather Clause
  9. 04:44Budgetary Session Tactic
  10. 05:14Call to Action for NM Residents

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key gun control bills being voted on in New Mexico this week?

New Mexico is considering House Bill 9, which addresses gun owner liability and safe storage with potential penalties for unauthorized minor access to firearms. Additionally, House Bill 156 proposes a felony for possessing or transferring magazines that hold more than 15 rounds.

What are the potential penalties under New Mexico's proposed House Bill 9?

House Bill 9 could impose civil fines and misdemeanor penalties on parents or guardians if minors gain unauthorized access to firearms. It also includes a provision allowing parents to sue other parents for a thousand-dollar fine under specific circumstances related to minor firearm access.

Does New Mexico's proposed magazine limit ban include a grandfather clause?

No, House Bill 156, which aims to ban magazines holding more than 15 rounds, explicitly contains no grandfather clause for magazines that are currently lawfully owned. This means existing standard-capacity magazines could be subject to confiscation or mandatory disposal.

How did New Mexico's magazine limit bill get included in a budget session?

House Bill 156 was deemed relevant to the budget session by including a $1.5 million appropriation to the New Mexico Department of Safety for the administration of the proposed ban. This tactic allows gun control measures to be advanced during budgetary proceedings.

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