NMSSA Legislative Alert:SB17 Scheduled for Hearing

NMSSA Legislative Alert:SB17 Scheduled for Hearing

Oppose Senate Bill 17 (SB17)
The New Mexico Shooting Sports Association is alerting members and supporters to Senate Bill 17 (SB17) — one of the most sweeping gun control bills introduced in New Mexico in recent years.
SB17 has been scheduled for its first committee hearing in the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM.

❌ What SB17 Does
SB17, titled the “Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act,” would: Ban the sale and transfer of commonly owned gas-operated semi-automatic firearmsBan standard-capacity magazines holding more than 10 rounds Classify these lawful firearms and magazines as “extremely dangerous weapons” Impose extensive new regulations on New Mexico gun stores, including:
Costly security mandates Expanded reporting and record-keeping requirements Mandatory training and age requirements for dealer employeesIncreased inspections and civil penalties
These provisions target law-abiding gun owners and small businesses, not criminals.

⚠️ Why NMSSA Opposes SB17
SB17 does nothing to address violent crime or criminal misuse of firearms. Instead, it: Restricts constitutionally protected firearms commonly owned by New Mexicans Places crushing regulatory burdens on local, family-owned gun stores Diverts resources away from enforcing existing laws against violent offenders Punishes responsible citizens while criminals continue to ignore the law
Public safety is achieved through enforcement, accountability, and education — not blanket bans and overregulation.

📣 TAKE ACTION NOW
We need your voice.✔️ Contact members of the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee
✔️ Submit public comment opposing SB17
✔️ Attend or watch the hearing on Wednesday, January 28 at 1:30 PM  
(Room 311)✔️ Share this alert with friends and family
Your engagement matters. Bills like SB17 advance quickly when citizens stay silent.
Contact the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committeeand tell them to oppose SB17

Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee
Linda M. López – Email: linda.lopez@nmlegis.gov
Martin Hickey – Email: martin.hickey@nmlegis.gov
Larry R. Scott – Email: larry.scott@nmlegis.gov
Jay C. Block – Email: jay.block@nmlegis.gov
Angel M. Charley – Email: angel.charley@nmlegis.gov
David M. Gallegos – Email: david@ramirezandsonsinc.com
Cindy Nava – Email: cindy.nava@nmlegis.gov
Shannon D. Pinto – shannon.pinto@nmlegis.gov
Harold Pope – Email: harold.popejr@nmlegis.gov
Rex Wilson – Email: rex.wilson@nmlegis.gov
🧠 Stay Engaged
The New Mexico Shooting Sports Association will continue to monitor SB17 closely and keep members informed as this bill moves through the legislative process.
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