New Mexico Democrats Push Ban on Semiautomatic Firearms
New Mexico Democrats are pushing a ban on semiautomatic firearms, using the language of prohibiting gas-operated firearms. The legislation, Senate Bill 279, seeks to ban these firearms, standard-capacity magazines, and ammunition feeding devices, turning law-abiding citizens into potential criminals.
Key Points
- New Mexico Democrats revive legislation banning gas-operated semiautomatic firearms
- Legislation grants excessive power to unelected officials
- National Association for Gun Rights president opposes the ban
Cons
- Excessive power to unelected officials
- Restriction on self-defense and sport shooting essentials
- Potential criminalization of law-abiding citizens