News From New Mexico Shooting Sports Association

 

Dear 2nd Amendment Supporter, Two dangerous bills, SB279 and SB318, are advancing in the New Mexico Legislature, posing a direct threat to both law-abiding gun owners and the firearms industry in our state. We must take immediate action to stop them. SB279 – The Gun & Magazine Ban Late Friday night, SB279, the so-called "gas-operated firearm and magazine ban," was pushed through the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 5-4 vote after numerous revisions—many of which were only made public the day before the vote. The bill now moves to the Senate Finance Committee, a committee where similar bills have never been heard before. Today 3/12/2025 🚨 Why This Matters: This bill is an extreme gun ban that would criminalize the possession of commonly owned semi-automatic firearms and standard-capacity magazines. The process has lacked transparency, with lawmakers rushing through major revisions without public scrutiny. There is concern that this bill may be pushed directly to the Senate floor, bypassing Senate Finance altogether. SB318 – A Direct Attack on Firearm Retailers On Saturday, SB318, a bill designed to cripple the firearms industry, was rushed through the Senate Tax, Business & Transportation Committee. It is now scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Today, March 12, 2025. 🚨 Why This Matters: This bill unfairly targets firearm retailers and manufacturers, making them more vulnerable to lawsuits than any other industry. Gun shop owners have testified that if SB318 passes, they will be unable to obtain insurance and will be forced out of business. The real intent of this bill is to bankrupt firearm businesses and strip New Mexicans of their Second Amendment rights. What You Can Do: 1️⃣ Contact Your Senators – Tell them to VOTE NO on SB279 and SB318. Demand they protect your rights and oppose these extreme bills. Find your senator here: [Insert link to legislator contact information] 2️⃣ Attend the Hearings – If possible, attend the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on SB318 on 3/12. SB279 is scheduled for a hearing today! 3️⃣ Spread the Word – Share this email with fellow gun owners, firearm retailers, and Second Amendment supporters. We cannot allow radical anti-gun legislators to erode our freedoms. Stand with us and make your voice heard! Thank you for your support, Anthony Segura Executive Director, New Mexico Shooting Sports Association NMSSA nmssa.org