New Mexico: the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall BE INFRINGED:
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Essentially, this bill would only allow New Mexicans to own manually operated guns, which includes bolt-action rifles, lever/pump actions, revolvers, and somesemiautomatic handguns with certain recoil systems, and fixed-magazine guns under 10 rounds. But wait, there's more.
In addition to these unconstitutional restrictions, New Mexico anti-gun Legislators also seek to ruin gun industry business owners, with extensive new requirements for federally licensed firearms dealers in New Mexico:
Security mandates, such as alarm systems, surveillance cameras, and other "site-hardening" measures.
Employee standards: dealers must hire employees 21+ years old, conduct criminal background checks permitted, and provide training.
Record-keeping and reporting: ongoing inventory documentation, reporting of thefts/losses, multiple sales, and trace data to state authorities.
Inspections and mandatory posting of State legal/safety notices.
Penalties for violations range from misdemeanors to civil fines.
https://bearingarms.com/kerry-slone/2026/02/17/new-mexicos-sb-17-the-precursor-to-a-complete-gun-ban-n1231592