New Mexico Republicans are sounding the alarm over a proposed semiautomatic firearms prohibition law, SB 279, in Santa Fe, warning that it could turn law-abiding citizens into criminals. The bill targets gas-operated semi-automatic firearms, including the AR-15, as well as large-capacity ammunition-feeding devices. State Rep. Stefani Lord criticized the bill as part of a “radical agenda” by Democrats to undermine the Second Amendment, while Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham defended it as a necessary measure to protect the public. Opponents argue that the bill’s language is vague and gives too much power to unelected officials to decide which guns are outlawed. A representative from the National Association for Gun Rights delivered petitions opposing the bill, and House Minority Leader Gail Armstrong expressed willingness to work on real solutions to gun violence. Despite criticism, the governor is confident that the legislation is constitutional and necessary. The bill is part of a trend towards gun control laws in other states, and opponents fear it is a step towards disarming New Mexicans. The bill’s top sponsor, Sen. Micaelita O’Malley, did not respond to requests for comment. The debate highlights the ongoing conflict between gun rights advocates and supporters of stricter gun control measures in New Mexico.
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