| 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] |