Anti-gun zealots in New Mexico are at it again, pushing sweeping legislation that the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) just slammed as a blatant attack on law-abiding gun owners. The bill, backed by Democrats, piles on restrictions like expanded red-flag laws, mandatory safe storage mandates, and limits on magazine capacities—all under the guise of curbing gun violence. But as CCRKBA rightly points out, this is the same tired playbook: punishing the responsible 99% for the crimes of the violent 1%. It’s not about safety; it’s about control, stripping away Second Amendment protections one state at a time. New Mexico’s move mirrors the failed experiments in California and New York, where similar laws have done zilch to reduce crime rates—FBI stats show violent crime in those states remains stubbornly high, with criminals ignoring laws like they ignore speed limits.
Dig deeper, and the hypocrisy shines through. These politicians tout common-sense reforms while ignoring root causes like mental health crises, gang activity, and soft-on-crime policies that let repeat offenders roam free. Take Chicago: despite some of the nation’s strictest gun laws, it logged over 600 homicides last year, mostly with illegally obtained firearms. New Mexico’s bill won’t touch that reality—it’ll just burden hunters, sport shooters, and self-defense-minded citizens with more red tape and fees. The implications for the 2A community are stark: this is a test case for national Democrats eyeing federal overreach post-2024 elections. If it passes, expect copycats in purple states like Nevada or Arizona, eroding carry rights and inflating black-market demand for guns.
The CCRKBA’s fiery response is a rallying cry—gun owners must flood Albany’s capitol with calls, pack hearings, and support lawsuits from groups like the NRA and GOA. We’ve beaten back worse before; think Virginia’s 2020 red wave that killed a gun ban. Stay vigilant, 2A patriots—this fight’s far from over, and our rights hang in the balance. Arm up with facts, not fear, and let’s keep New Mexico free.
