For immediate release | June 5, 2025     For more information contact: Mark Oliva 202-220-1340     NSSF Celebrates Unanimous SCOTUS Decision in Smith & Wesson v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos      WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous 9-0 decision that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PCLAA) bars Mexico’s claims that firearm manufacturers “aided and abetted” illegal firearms trafficking to narco-terrorist drug cartels in Mexico.     “This is a tremendous victory for the firearm industry and the rule of law. For too long, gun control activists have attempted to twist basic tort law to malign the highly-regulated U.S. firearm industry with the criminal actions of violent organized crime, both here in the United States and abroad,” said NSSF’s Lawrence G. Keane, Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “The firearm industry is sympathetic to plight of those in Mexico who are victims of rampant and uncontrolled violence at the hands of narco-terrorist drug cartels. The firearm industry works closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to prevent the illegal straw purchasing of firearms and the illegal transnational smuggling of firearms. This unequivocal decision by the Supreme Court that PLCAA applies and there is no evidence whatsoever that U.S. manufacturers are in any way responsible is verification of commitment to responsible firearm ownership.”   The Court wrote in the unanimous decision, “Recall that Congress enacted the statute to halt a flurry of lawsuits attempting to make gun manufacturers pay for the downstream harms resulting from misuse of their products. In a ‘findings’ and ‘purposes’ section, Congress explained that PLCAA was meant to stop those suits—to prevent manufacturers (and sellers) from being held ‘liable for the harm caused by those who criminally or unlawfully misuse firearm[s].’ Mexico’s suit closely resembles the ones Congress had in mind: It seeks to recover from American firearms manufacturers for the downstream damage Mexican cartel members wreak with their guns.”   NSSF filed an amicus brief supporting Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., et al., in its petition to the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss Mexico’s claim for $10 billion in damages against several U.S. firearm manufacturers.   Mexico filed their claim in a U.S. District Court in Boston in 2021, which was dismissed by that district court based on the bipartisan PLCAA that prohibits frivolous lawsuits against the firearm industry for the criminal misuse by remote third parties.   Mexico appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, which revived the lawsuit holding that Mexico’s “aiding and abetting” theory fit within one of the PLCAA’s narrow exceptions. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., et al., successfully petitioned the Supreme Court last year. The case was argued before the Supreme Court in March of this year.   -30-   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.       NSSF Media Resources

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The employees were very helpful when it comes to purchasing fire arms or having them shipped to their store. They even help with installing accessories if you buy from their website!

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I’ve bought a couple of glocks here at ABQ GUNS, in the past. Best service I ever had. i bought a heat shield for my 12 gauge Mossberg, they installed it for free. I just purchased mechanic tp9 Sfx, on line. Added a red dot sight, i didn’t know how to install it with the plates that came with it. Reinstall my red dot while I waited. These guys are the best.! Very knowledgeable and kind. You can best bet that I’ll be going back and giving them my business for a long time. Cheers to Arnie, and his staff !

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Best gun shop in ABQ and Rio Rancho. Veteran owned, no price gouging here. Staff is well informed and very professional

The United States House Committee on Ways & Means released the text for the House Reconciliation Bill. Included in this legislation, is a provision which would reduce the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax imposed on suppressors from $200 to $0. However, this legislation would continue to subject suppressors to the other unconstitutional provisions of the NFA.

“The NRA fully supports removal of suppressors from the NFA and will work to achieve that goal as the Reconciliation Process continues,” said John Commerford, Executive Director of NRA-ILA.

This Reconciliation Bill only requires a simple majority vote in both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. There may be time to include language in the Reconciliation Bill which would not only remove the tax, but would remove suppressors from the United States tax code and NFA completely.

The Reconciliation process will go very quickly, and your member of Congress needs to hear from you! In order to improve this legislation and have suppressors completely removed from the NFA, please call your U.S. Representative today and ask them to include Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act in the Reconciliation Bill!

Please call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121, where you will be directed to your U.S. Representative. Make sure your voice is heard today!

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SB318, the gun store liability bill that could put every gun store in NM out of business by enabling frivolous lawsuits against firearms industry companies, advanced out of the House Judiciary Committee today after a few amendments were made. The amendments were clarifying language suggested by the Attorney General’s Office (New Mexico Department of Justice) and language from the House Judiciary Committee to expand liability to companies in other industries. The bill still singles out the firearms industry, but it is expanding the Unfair Trade Practices Act to more companies that sell products in New Mexico and increasing penalties for everyone. The next stop for the bill is the House Floor for a vote by all members of the New Mexico House of Representatives. If it passes the House side, it will have to go back to the Senate Floor for concurrence as the bill was amended. Despite being listed first on the agenda, SB279, the gas-operated firearm and magazine ban, wasn’t heard in the Senate Finance Committee today in either of their meetings. The committee has no more meetings scheduled. It is possible the bill could be pulled from the committee and sent straight to the floor if it is going to have a vote by the full Senate in the closing hours of the 2025 Legislative Session. There is just a day and a half left in the 2025 Legislative Session. SB318 is being pushed very hard as it is seen as the best chance to pass a major gun-control law this session. Please continue to contact your representatives and senators and tell them to do everything they can to stop the bill.

After a floor vote on SB318 was delayed last Thursday, the bill was brought up again on the Senate Floor tonight for a vote and was passed 21 to 18. Numerous gun stores from around the state have told us the bill could put every gun store in New Mexico out of business. The bill accomplishes this by amending New Mexico’s Unfair Trade Practices Act to make it easier to sue a gun store than any other type of business and imposing harsher penalties on gun stores than any other type of business. Further, the bill states: “proof of monetary damage, loss of profits or intent to deceive or take unfair advantage of any person is not required” to sue a gun store or manufacturer. Activist groups who hate the Second-Amendment would be given free rein to sue New Mexico gun stores until the stores are forced to close. No other state in the country targets gun stores in this extreme manner. The bill now heads to the House Side. We expect it will stop in the House Judiciary Committee first, followed by a floor vote if it passes that committee. We have only days left in the 2025 Legislative Session, so we must act quickly if we are going to stop SB318. First, the contact info for House Judiciary Committee Members is at the bottom of this email. Second, find and contact your state representative, and tell them to oppose SB318. The 2025 Session ends at noon on Saturday, so this will be sprint to the end. Here is a quick rundown of the other bills we are tracking now. SB279, the gas-operated firearm and magazine ban is still sitting in the Senate Finance Committee and has not moved in over a week. HB12, the red-flag gun confiscation law expansion has passed both the House and Senate and is on its way to the Governor. The courts will ultimately be where this type of law will have to be fought. SB507, the concealed carry act rewrite will be in the House Judiciary Committee tomorrow, 3/19, after passing the Senate side. House Judiciary Committee Christine Chandler – (D) christine.chandler@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4411 Andrea Romero – (D) andrea@andrearomero.com 505-986-4243 Javier Martínez – (D) javier.martinez@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4782 Matthew McQueen – (D) matthew.mcqueen@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4423 Andrea Reeb – (R) Andrea.Reeb@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4215 Reena Szczepanski – (D) reena.szczepanski@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4777 Michelle Paulene Abeyta – (D) michelle.abeyta@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4254 Nicole Chavez – (R) nicole.chavez@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4214 William A. Hall II – (R) bill.hall@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4336 Dayan Hochman-Vigil – (D) dayan.hochman-vigil@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4777 Alan T. Martinez – (R) Alan.Martinez@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4758

With just a few days left, urgent action is needed to stop two bad bills that are still making their way through the legislature. We need a maximum effort to STOP these bills! SB318, Firearms In Unfair Trade Practices, was put on the agenda just hours before the Senate floor met last night. A vote wasn’t taken, but it will debated this morning on the Senate floor and voted on. Do you want to see: your favorite small business be forced to close, or large retailers move out of New Mexico and \online retailers large and small stop selling products in New Mexico? If SB318 passes the legislature and becomes law that’s what will happen, SB318: targets all New Mexico businesses (except cannabis), increases fines for unfair trade practices from $5000 to $25,000, increases damage awards from $100 to $30,000 and unfairly increases fines and damage awards to $30,000 for the firearms industry. To stop SB318, use the link below to tell you Senator to vote “NO”. New Mexico Senate Bill 279 (SB279) is an extreme gun control measure that seeks to ban a wide range of commonly owned firearms and standard-capacity magazines. The bill includes: A ban on so-called “assault weapons,” which includes many commonly owned semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, and handguns. A ban on standard-capacity magazines over 10 rounds, which are commonly used for self-defense, competitive shooting, and hunting. A retroactive possession ban, meaning that law-abiding gun owners who already own these firearms and magazines could be forced to give them up, face confiscation, or risk becoming criminals overnight. Why is SB279 Bad? It Criminalizes Law-Abiding Citizens This bill does nothing to stop violent criminals but instead targets responsible gun owners who use these firearms for self-defense, sport shooting, and hunting. It Violates the Second Amendment   The Supreme Court has ruled in cases like D.C. v. Heller and Bruen that bans on commonly owned firearms are unconstitutional. SB279 is an overreach that will likely face legal challenges. It Does Not Improve Public Safety   Criminals do not follow gun laws, and banning these firearms will not stop violent crime. Instead, it leaves law-abiding citizens defenseless. It Hurts New Mexico’s Economy   Many gun stores, firearm manufacturers, and shooting sports businesses rely on the sale of these firearms and magazines. This bill could drive them out of business or out of the state. It Sets the Stage for Further Gun Control   Once this type of ban is in place, anti-gun lawmakers will likely push for even stricter laws, such as mandatory registration, increased restrictions on handguns, and more.   Bottom Line SB279 is an unconstitutional gun ban that punishes law-abiding citizens while doing nothing to stop crime. Instead of restricting the rights of responsible gun owners, New Mexico should focus on enforcing existing laws against violent criminals. Here is a letter that you can use as a guide, feel free to modify it in your own words. A revised letter with SB318 and SB279 included [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Your Email] [Your Phone Number] [Date]   [Legislator’s Name] [Legislator’s Office Address] [City, State, ZIP Code]   Dear [Legislator’s Name], I am writing to urge you to oppose Senate Bill 318 and Senate Bill 279, both of which threaten the rights of law-abiding gun owners and businesses in New Mexico. Senate Bill 318 seeks to impose excessive liability on firearm manufacturers and retailers by allowing lawsuits against them for the criminal misuse of legally sold firearms. This legislation unfairly targets a lawful industry and sets a dangerous precedent that could be extended to other industries. The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) was enacted at the federal level to prevent such abuses, and SB318 is a direct attempt to undermine those protections. Holding manufacturers and retailers accountable for crimes they did not commit is unjust and could ultimately drive gun businesses out of New Mexico, negatively impacting jobs and the economy. Senate Bill 279 is an extreme gun ban that would outlaw commonly owned semi-automatic rifles, standard-capacity magazines over 10 rounds, and other firearms used by law-abiding citizens for self-defense, hunting, and competitive shooting. This bill does nothing to address crime but instead criminalizes responsible gun owners while doing little to improve public safety. Law-abiding New Mexicans should not have their constitutional rights stripped away because of the actions of criminals. As your constituent, I urge you to stand up for the Second Amendment and oppose these misguided bills. Please vote NO on SB318 and SB279 and work toward policies that protect both public safety and the rights of law-abiding New Mexicans. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response on this critical issue. Sincerely, [Your Name]

ABQ GUNS  and the NEW MEXICO FIREARMS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION To PROTECT, PRESERVE and PROMOTE the firearms industry in New Mexico newmexicofia.org

Urgent action needed to stop two bad bills that are making their way through the legislature. We need a maximum effort to STOP these bills!   SB318 FIREARMS IN UNFAIR PRACTICES ACT Firearms In Unfair Trade Practices, was put on the agenda just hours before the Senate floor met last night. A vote wasn’t taken, but it will debated this morning on the Senate floor and voted on.   Do you want to see: your favorite small business be forced to close, or large retailers move out of New Mexico and online retailers large and small stop selling products in New Mexico? If SB318 passes the legislature and becomes law that’s what will happen, SB318: targets all New Mexico businesses (except cannabis), increases fines for unfair trade practices from $5000 to $25,000, increases damage awards from $100 to $30,000 and unfairly increases fines and damage awards to $250,000 for the firearms industry.   To stop SB318, use the link below to tell you Senator to vote “NO”.   SB279 GO SAFE ACT GOSAFE, is currently waiting to be heard in the Senate Tax, Business, and Transportation Committee.   If SB217 passes the legislature you will: be required to register your AR rifle and other gas operated firearms, not be allowed to hunt or shoot your gas operated firearm on public land, not be able to buy or sell a gas operated firearm, have a limit of 10 rounds for all magazines and   Contact members of the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee and ask them to oppose this bill.   Here is a letter that you can use as a guide, feel free to modify it in your own words.   [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Your Email] [Your Phone Number] [Date] [Legislator’s Name] [Legislator’s Office Address] [City, State, ZIP Code]               Dear [Legislator’s Name], I am writing to urge you to oppose Senate Bill 318 and Senate Bill 279, both of which threaten the rights of law-abiding gun owners and businesses in New Mexico. Senate Bill 318 seeks to impose excessive liability on firearm manufacturers and retailers by allowing lawsuits against them for the criminal misuse of legally sold firearms. This legislation unfairly targets a lawful industry and sets a dangerous precedent that could be extended to other industries. The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) was enacted at the federal level to prevent such abuses, and SB318 is a direct attempt to undermine those protections. Holding manufacturers and retailers accountable for crimes they did not commit is unjust and could ultimately drive gun businesses out of New Mexico, negatively impacting jobs and the economy. Senate Bill 279 proposes additional restrictions on firearm transfers and ownership, imposing unnecessary burdens on responsible gun owners. The bill does little to prevent crime and instead creates more bureaucratic red tape for law-abiding citizens exercising their constitutional rights. New Mexico should focus on enforcing existing laws rather than enacting new, restrictive measures that only hinder responsible gun owners. As your constituent, I urge you to stand up for the Second Amendment and oppose these misguided bills. Please vote NO on SB318 and SB279 and work toward policies that protect both public safety and the rights of law-abiding New Mexicans. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response on this critical issue.   Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your City, State]