NSSF Denounces Coordinated State Effort to Bring ‘Lawfare’ Against Firearm Manufacturer

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, denounces the coordinated “lawfare” effort by Democratic state attorneys general to abuse the judicial system through frivolous claims against a firearm manufacturer. New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin, joined by Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison along with 13 other states and the District of Columbia, are coordinating and repeating the unfounded claims against GLOCK, Inc., filed by the City of Chicago, which wrongfully colluded with the Biden-Harris White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety. That improper collusion is currently under investigation by the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Government Accountability Committee.   “This is clearly an abuse of the courts to attempt to circumvent the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA),” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “Attorneys General Platkin and Ellison, along with the other colluding states, are attempting to extend the frivolous claims that have no foundation in law and abuse taxpayer dollars to advance an unconstitutional gun control agenda. These claims are a devious manipulation of the courts by attempting to force a gun control agenda through judicial fiat and are contrary to the will of lawmakers and are expressly prohibited by federal law. This is the very definition of ‘lawfare’ and should be rejected by the courts.”  

NSSF previously applauded the House Oversight and Government Accountability Committee for investigating allegations that The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention collaborated with the antigun billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety and the City of Chicago to target GLOCK, Inc., with a frivolous lawsuit, alleging the company is responsible for the criminal misuse of firearms when criminals unlawfully attach an illegal “switch” to handguns. Everytown for Gun Safety is representing the City of Chicago in the lawsuit. In previous demands for information, House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) noted, “On the very day the suit was filed, Everytown for Gun Safety President John Feinblatt posted on X, ‘Federal officials recently contacted Glock to discuss implementing new ways to modify Glock pistols to make it harder for Glock switches to be installed. Rather than help, Glock falsely insisted there is nothing they can do.’”   The devices are “autosears,” which are illegal to make, import, possess and attach to a firearm or use without compliance with the 1934 National Firearms Act (NFA). Attorneys General Platkin and Ellison and the other colluding states ignore the fact that these devices aren’t produced by GLOCK, Inc., or any other firearm manufacturer. In fact, they are largely illegally imported from China or illegally manufactured by criminals. GLOCK, Inc., has actively cooperated with federal, state and local law enforcement to combat this illegal activity.   


About NSSF NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearm retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, visit nssf.org.

FEDERAL COURT STRIKES DOWN ILLINOIS ASSAULT WEAPONS AND HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE BANS

FEDERAL COURT STRIKES DOWN ILLINOIS ASSAULT WEAPONS AND HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE BANS   On November 8, 2024, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois issued a decision holding that the Illinois “assault weapons” and “high capacity” magazine bans violate the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. These bans were part of the Protect Illinois Communities Act (“PICA”), which was enacted in response to the Highland Park shooting during a July 4th parade. The stated goal of PICA “was to impede violent criminals from deploying semiautomatic firearms and ammunition magazines designated as ‘high capacity.’” It banned semi-automatic “assault weapons,” including AR- and AK- type rifles and pistols, .50 cal. rifles, and designated shotguns. It also banned pistol magazines with a capacity of fifteen or more cartridges, and rifle magazines with a capacity of ten or more cartridges.    District Judge Stephen McGlynn issued the opinion and opened his 168-page opinion with a philosophical observation regarding the AR-15 rifle, “Often, the different perspectives are defined by whom they picture using the weapon — either a menacing criminal or a law-abiding citizen involved in a dangerous confrontation.” The court relied upon New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022), as well as other recent Second Amendment opinions from the U.S. Supreme Court, and completed a detailed analysis finding that the firearms and magazines banned in PICA were protected “arms” covered by the Second Amendment. Judge McGlynn held that “law-abiding citizens choose semiautomatic AR- and AK-type rifles, semiautomatic shotguns, various machine pistols, large-capacity magazines, and assorted firearm attachments for self-defense” and “all of these weapons, magazines, and attachments are bearable, not dangerous or unusual, and are in common use.” After this finding, the court determined, “the Government has not met its burden to prove that the history and tradition of firearm regulations supports PICA’s expansive sweep,” and found the law unconstitutional.   After Judge McGlynn concluded that “PICA is an unconstitutional affront to the Second Amendment,” he eloquently stated, “sadly, there are those who seek to usher in a sort of post-Constitution era where the citizens’ individual rights are only as important as they are convenient to a ruling class.”  The court stayed its decision for 30 days to allow Illinois time to file an appeal, which it did the same day the decision was issued. We anticipate the Illinois Attorney General filing a motion to stay the injunction issued by Judge McGlynn while its appeal is pending.  In the meantime, PICA remains in effect.   Renzulli Law Firm will continue to monitor the implementation of this law, related litigation, and its potential impacts.  If you have any questions about the law, please contact John F. Renzulli or Christopher Renzulli.
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NM DEM Reps Vote Against Bill to Deport Illegal Immigrants Who Commit Sex Crimes Against Women & Children

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NM DEM Reps Vote Against Bill to Deport Illegal Immigrants Who Commit Sex Crimes Against Women & Children ALBUQUERQUE, SEPTEMBER 19—On Wednesday, 158 Democrats in Congress shocked many by voting against the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, which would ensure that illegal immigrants who have admitted to or are convicted of sexual offenses or domestic violence against women and children would be deemed inadmissible and deportable. New Mexico U.S. Democratic Representatives Melanie Stansbury (CD 1) and Teresa Leger Fernandez (CD 3) were among those Democrats who opposed the resolution.  
The act was passed by a vote of 266-158, with every present Republican voting in favor.   This isn’t the first time Rep. Stansbury and Leger Fernandez have voted to protect illegal immigrants who commit crimes in the U.S. They, along with Rep. Gabe Vasquez, voted against the Laken Riley Act, which would allow the Department of Homeland Security to detain certain illegal immigrants who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The legislation was named after Laken Riley, who was tragically murdered by an illegal immigrant who was convicted of crimes in New York and Georgia but was re-released into the U.S. by the Biden/Harris administration.  
All three New Mexico Democratic representatives have refused to condemn Biden and Harris’s open-border policies, which have led to numerous female and child victims, including the following: Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl, was brutally and sexually assaulted for two hours before being murdered by two Venezuelan illegal immigrant suspects. Dayana Garcia, a 25-year-old woman, was found in her house murdered by an illegal immigrant suspect who entered the country under the Harris/Biden administration. Kayla Hamilton, a 20-year-old woman, was raped and strangled to death by an illegal immigrant suspect with ties to the MS-13 gang. Rachel Morin, a 37-year-old mother of five, was raped, beaten to death, and stuffed in a drain pipe by an illegal immigrant suspect who came into our country during the Harris/Biden administration. Recently, a Venezuelan gang member was charged with Domestic Disorderly Conduct, two counts of Domestic Battery, Strangulation/Suffocation, Physical Abuse to a Child, Disorderly Conduct, and two counts of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault. A Salvadorian illegal immigrant was arrested after it was discovered he had kept two young boys locked up in chains inside a home. A Bolivian illegal immigrant was arrested and released multiple times over the last few months was finally arrested by ICE officials for seven felony counts of child pornography and possession of obscene material with a minor.   “Anyone with common sense and decency is wondering how someone could vote to protect illegal immigrants from deportation who have committed violent and sexually abusive acts against women and children while denying their victims the right to safety and justice,” said Republican Party of New Mexico Spokeswoman Ash Soular.“Democratic Representatives Melanie Stansbury and Teresa Leger Fernandez should be ashamed of themselves for putting the rights of illegal immigrants who commit horrendous crimes above the safety of New Mexico women and children. They have proven themselves unfit to represent our state, and New Mexicans must hold them accountable with their vote at the ballot box this November.” ### The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) advances the ideals of individual liberties for the advancement of its citizens and the greater prosperity of our communities throughout New Mexico. Led by an Executive Board and its Chairman, former NM Congressman Steve Pearce, RPNM serves all New Mexicans via its headquarters in Albuquerque and can be contacted at (505) 298-3662. Facebook icon Instagram icon Twitter icon YouTube icon Website icon Copyright (C) 2024 Republican Party of New Mexico. All rights reserved.
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NM DEM Reps Vote Against Proof of Citizenship to Vote—Again.

Logo NM DEM Reps Vote Against Proof of Citizenship to Vote—Again. ALBUQUERQUE, SEPTEMBER 19—Yesterday, Congress took up a vote on a Continuing Appropriations bill that would avert a government shutdown for six months and would also implement the SAVE Act, a piece of legislation that will require proof of citizenship to register to vote ahead of the General Election.  

All three of New Mexico’s U.S. Democratic Representatives, Gabe Vasquez (CD 2), Melanie Stansbury (CD 1), and Teresa Leger Fernandez (CD 3), voted against the appropriations bill. This is the second time all three Democratic Representatives voted against legislation that included proof of citizenship to register to vote in U.S. elections.  
Additionally, all three representatives have previously voted against condemning non-citizens voting in state elections, against legislation to hold illegal immigrants who commit crimes in our country accountable, and against tough border security bills.  
Many states have already found and removed thousands of non-citizens from their voter rolls, despite Democrats denying that non-citizens are registering to vote.   The Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce issued the following statement:   “Despite all the talk about protecting democracy, Representatives Gabe Vasquez, Melanie Stansbury and Teresa Leger Fernandez threw away another opportunity to safeguard the integrity of our elections. New Mexicans want to be certain that only U.S. citizens vote in the upcoming election, but unfortunately, their representatives continue to cater to the far-left, anti-America wing of their party. Requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote is a common-sense measure that should not be controversial especially when New Mexico’s Democratic representatives have enabled 10 million people to enter our country illegally. If New Mexicans are fed up with being put last and want strong borders, secure elections and safe streets, vote Republican up and down the ballot this November.”

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Op-Ed: Progressive Dems are One-Trick Ponies

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Op-Ed: Progressive Dems are One-Trick Ponies
We want to share this well-written op-ed from Elaine Sena Cortez, titled Progressive Dems are one-trick ponies.   Scroll down to continue to read.
My View Elaine Sena Cortez Progressive Dems are one-trick ponies By Elaine Sena Cortez   

With under two months before the November election, many New Mexican voters are beginning to realize our state’s most urgent problems never seem to get fixed.   Our governor and the progressive majorities in the state Legislature don’t appear to be interested in offering workable solutions at a time when our state is facing the worst violent crime rate in the country; our public schools are consistently ranked last for student success; the crisis along our southern border has created a fentanyl epidemic that is killing too many New Mexicans; generational poverty threatens the long-term future of our families; and abused and neglected children are failing to receive the protection they deserve.  

I believe progressive Democrats are wholly responsible for these problems since they have controlled the Legislature and the governor’s office for the last six years, yet they want to talk about one issue: abortion.   Of course, these progressives rarely say the word “abortion,” preferring to use euphemisms such as “reproductive rights” and “women’s health care” to soft-pedal the harsh reality that their entire agenda rests on ending the existence of an unborn child. Having no qualms about permitting abortions up until the moment of birth in New Mexico, progressive Democrats are conveniently never heard admitting that is their position.  

There is something fundamentally wrong when the party charged with leading our state refuses to address the critical issues facing our state but has no reluctance to base their quest for political power almost solely on the backs of the unborn.   For far too long, Republican candidates have stayed silent regarding abortion and have hesitated to engage their progressive opponents on this sensitive issue. In turn, this silence has permitted progressives to define Republicans as being anti-women or not caring about women’s health care issues. Of course, these political accusations are false and based on fear-mongering and slander, as many Republican candidates are women themselves and are personally invested in women’s health care.  

Unfortunately, this false narrative perpetuated by progressives has allowed them to take total control of the state and enact a devastating agenda that has made our state unrecognizable.   Abortion is an issue that requires real conversation: Should there be restrictions around viability? Should parents be notified if their minor child has an abortion? Should women be given all the information about available resources when making tough pregnancy-related decisions? Should taxpayers have to pay for something with which they morally disagree? Should New Mexico taxpayers be footing the bill for out-of-state residents to obtain abortions here?  

The repeal of Roe v. Wade returned these and other policy questions to the states. Progressive Democrat lawmakers, however, have refused to consider any of these important questions. As a result, they have made New Mexico an abortion capital of the U.S.   Progressive Democrats have become one-trick political ponies, touting abortion every chance they get, so they don’t have to address the other crises in our state. If New Mexico voters continue to choose progressive candidates this November, then they have no excuse to complain about our failing schools, our neighborhoods becoming crime battlegrounds, our children suffering abuse and neglect, our crumbling health care system and opportunities for our kids and grandkids disappearing.

They will have proven that their all-abortion, all-the-time strategy is all that’s needed to maintain their failed leadership.   Our state cannot afford a Democratic-controlled Legislature that continues turning a blind eye to every issue except abortion.

  It is time to have real discussions about the issues facing our state, all of them.   Elaine Sena Cortez is the representative-elect from District 62 in the House of Representatives. She is from Hobbs.
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Transgenders Have Their Firearms Confiscated?

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 Upcoming Events – August 2024  The Department is excited to host various public events in the upcoming months. Please check out these opportunities to build your skills. You can see all of the Department’s upcoming events on our website.
 
Happy National Shooting Sports Month! August is National Shooting Sports Month, with events nationwide promoting shooting sports participation and safe firearms handling. Shooters can also take the +ONE pledge and introduce someone to the world of recreational shooting for the first time.NSSM-300x250
This is the perfect month to get out and practice safe shooting, sight in your rifle before hunting season or just have some fun with friends and family. A list of shooting ranges in New Mexico can be found here.    
08-16-24 Clayton Shotgun clinic[1]Beginner Shotgun Shooting Clinic Registration is currently open for the Department of Game and Fish’s upcoming Beginner Shotgun Shooting Clinic, which will take place Aug. 16-17 at the Stephen M. Bush Memorial Shooting Range in Clayton. The clinic, which is open to anyone age 12 and older, will provide 
participants with the opportunity to learn shotgun skills from trained staff. Shotguns, ammunition and targets will be provided.   Those interested must register in advance by clicking here. The clinic will take place from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 16 and from 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 17. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.    
A Rising Star in Archery Deming High School student Ashlynn McGinnis is one of the nation’s best high school female archers, having finished second in the 2024 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) IBO/3-D National Open Championship in Florida in June. McGinnis’ performance comes on the heels of second-place finishes in the New Mexico State 3-D and Bullseye Championship, and she was also the highest-finishing New Mexican at the Ashlynn McGinnis
Western National Championship in Salt Lake City. Way to go!   For more about Ashlynn’s successful season and her path to becoming one of the country’s best young archers, click here.    
Partner Tookits-posterSafe Storage Saves Lives To ensure household safety and prevent unauthorized access, it is critical that gun owners practice responsible storage. Safe storage goes beyond simply hiding guns in closets or drawers.   To practice safe storage, unloaded firearms should be secured in a locked cabinet, safe, gun vault, or storage case. These storage locations should be inaccessible to 
children to minimize the risk of accidents or misuse. Additionally, utilizing gun locking devices can render firearms inoperable and provide an extra layer of security, and can be used as a complement to locked storage. If firearms are disassembled, it is important to store the parts securely in separate locations.   It is essential to store ammunition in a separate, locked location away from firearms. This separation helps minimize the possibility of accidental discharge or unauthorized use. Always remember to double-check firearms thoroughly to confirm that they are unloaded when removing them from storage, as accidents can occur if a firearm is returned to storage loaded.   Visit safestoragenm.org to order a free gun lock today!       
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Aug. 9 – State Game Commission Meeting at Bataan Hall in Taos. Click here for more information.
Aug. 10 – Fly Fishing 101 Class at Eagle Nest Lake State Park. Click here for more information.
Aug. 10 – Thirst for the Outdoors Adventure Fair at Canteen Brewery in Albuquerque. Click here for more information.
Aug. 16-17 – Beginner Shotgun Shooting Clinic at Stephen M. Bush Memorial Shooting Range in Clayton. See above for more information.
Aug. 24 – Hunter Education Instructor Training at the Department’s Southwest Area Office in Las Cruces. Click here for more information.       To learn more about the Department’s educational opportunities, including aquatic/fishing education, conservation education, hunter education, off-highway vehicle and target and 3-D archery, please visit the Department’s website.    Footer     Youth Programs
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Dear Friends and Supporters,  I am excited to announce that we have a special guest speaker for our upcoming fundraiser, Zac Fort! 
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