Even though New Mexicans overwhelmingly want to ban assault weapons, our state senators have repeatedly blocked the bill.
The legislative session ends Thursday and a key committee still hasn't heard the assault weapons ban bill. We must urge them to keep this bill alive.
Send your message NOW. Tell the Senate committee and lawmaker leaders to prioritize banning assault weapons!
Dear Lawmaker,
I urge you to protect your New Mexico constituents from gun violence by holding a hearing on the bill to prohibit assault weapons, SB 279.
Assault weapons are high-powered semi-automatic weapons that can shoot dozens of rounds, and be reloaded with dozens more, all in seconds. They're designed to kill as many people as possible, and there's no reason they should be in our communities.
If our lawmakers can't support what the majority of New Mexicans want, we'll elect new ones. Please hold a hearing on SB 279 to prohibit assault weapons.