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    No Firearm Sign -- Las Cruces (Walton) Walmart

    Went to Wally World in Las Cruces yesterday to pick up some ammo. There was a prominent No Firearms sign on the Garden Dept. entry doors. Anyone else seen this at (any New Mexico) Walmarts recently?
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    H.R. 822 National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act

    Passes House of Representatives 272-154. All three New Mexico Representatives voted in favor.
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    Atty General Advisory Letter

    www.nmag.gov/Opinions/Opinion.aspx?OpID=1318 This letter to the DA in Grants appears to undermine concealed carry rights and open the door to restricting carry in government buildings. Shades of Ruidoso. No mention of Section 6 of the Constitution. Bottom line -- the opinion green lights the...
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    Guns and Traffic Stops

    In case you missed it... SANTA FE - The state Supreme Court has ruled that police can temporarily remove a visible gun from a car during a traffic stop even if they have no suspicion the occupants are dangerous. The justices said that ensuring the safety of law enforcement officers justifies...
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    State Parks

    It appears that the restriction on carrying firearms in NM state parks is contained in the NM Admin Code, Section 19.5.2.20.A. This section reads, " Visitors shall not possess firearms, including concealed firearms, with a cartridge in any portion of the mechanism or discharge firearms...
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    Federal Concealed Carry Legislation -- S176

    California Senator, Barbara Boxer, has introduced legislation with the express intent of "To establish minimum standards for States that allow the carrying of concealed firearms." On the surface, it appears to work towards standardization of concealed carry laws. Read closely and it appears as...
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    House Bill 148 -- OUTLAWS CERTAIN INTERSTATE FIREARM PURCHASES

    Another one... HB 148 Rehm (R31) OUTLAWS CERTAIN INTERSTATE FIREARM PURCHASES Analysis (new): Repeals a section of the Criminal Code, thereby abolishing the law that allows residents of contiguous states to purchase firearms in New Mexico and residents of New Mexico to purchase firearms in...
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    House Bill 136

    Another piece of legislation of interest: HB 136 Cook (R56) SHOOT ‘EM UP, COWBOY! Analysis (new): In addition to the locations already permitted by law (includes restaurants), persons licensed to carry concealed handguns may carry them in: • schools; • universities; • buses; • state parks and...
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    Senate Bill 29

    FYI, Senate Bill 29 has been introduced to lighten up on certain concealed carry renewal requirements: SB 29 Neville (R2) CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE REQUIREMENTS RELAXED Analysis (changes only): (Similar to 2010 SB212, 2009 SB507) Eliminates the requirement for a biennial two hour refresher...
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    Open Carry -- Revolvers

    imported post I understand the concept of having an open carry semi-auto two actions away from firing. Loaded mag and empty chamber. Exactly how does the "two action" requirement apply to revolvers -- specifically a DAO revolver?
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