New Mexico
New Mexico has made great strides in its commitment to passing laws that help prevent gun violence. In 2019, New Mexico enacted a law requiring background checks on all gun sales.
415
In an average year, 415 people die by guns in New Mexico.
7th
New Mexico has the 7th highest rate of gun deaths in the United States.
With Gun Sense Candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham as governor, the state has enacted new gun safety legislation like an Extreme Risk law. To become a safer state, New Mexico can work to effectively implement its Extreme Risk law as well as increase funding for community violence intervention programs.
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Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud New Mexico Senate for Passing Critical Legislation to Prevent Police Violence
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New Mexico Laws
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Background Checks
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Extreme Risk Law
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Guns Not Forced on College Campuses
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No Guns in K-12 schools
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No Stand Your Ground Law
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Permit Required to Carry Concealed Guns
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Prohibition for Convicted Dating Partners
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Prohibition for Dating Partners under Restraining Orders
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Relinquishment for Domestic Abusers Under Restraining Orders
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Training Required to Carry Concealed Guns
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Charleston Loophole
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Ghost Guns
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High Capacity Magazine Prohibition
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No Broad Preemption Law
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Relinquishment for Convicted Domestic Abusers
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School Threat Assessment Teams
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Secure Storage
