Key takeaways:
- New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency public health order suspending the open and permitted concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque for 30 days.
- The order is in response to a recent spate of gun violence, including the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy.
- The order has already received criticism from gun rights advocates, who argue that the suspension of firearms is an infringement on their Second Amendment rights.
Albuquerque, NM – On Friday, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency public health order suspending the open and permitted concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque for 30 days. This order comes in response to a recent spate of gun violence, including the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy outside a minor league baseball stadium earlier this week.
The suspension is tied to a threshold for violent crime rates that only the Albuquerque area currently meets. Governor Lujan Grisham acknowledged the challenges this order will pose for her and the state, but felt compelled to act in response to the gun violence.
The order will be in effect for 30 days, and will be re-evaluated at the end of that period. During this time, the governor’s office will be working with local law enforcement to ensure the safety of the Albuquerque community.
The order has already received criticism from gun rights advocates, who argue that the suspension of firearms is an infringement on their Second Amendment rights. Governor Lujan Grisham is expecting legal challenges to the order, but stands by her decision to take action in response to the recent gun violence.
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