Gun Rights Group Sues NM Gov Over Temporary Ban

September 10, 2023 Guns, Mass Shootings

The Messenger reports:

A gun rights group and Albuquerque resident are suing New Mexico state officials over a temporary ban on firearm carry laws.

The National Association for Gun Rights and resident Foster Haines filed the suit one day after New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D, announced a 30 day ban on open and concealed carry in Albuquerque, citing a public health emergency.

Grisham’s announcement has earned plenty of pushback, including multiple state lawmakers already calling for an impeachment.

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New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham just declared a “gun violence public emergency” and BANNED the public carry of guns in Albuquerque and the surrounding county by executive order.

Not on our watch! THAT IS WHY WE ARE SUING THE GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO!https://t.co/ekMRsXIu91 pic.twitter.com/kRDOt9bxZV

— National Association for Gun Rights (@NatlGunRights) September 9, 2023