Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's temporary suspension of concealed and open carry gun rights in the Albuquerque area ignited opposition from Democrats and Republicans alike.
on the right to carry open or concealed firearms in public in an effort to curb gun violence and illegal drug use in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. State police were tasked with enforcing the order, which carried fines for violations.and ignited opposition from Democrats and Republicans alike.
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen, a Democrat, said Monday he would not enforce the ban which he called"unconstitutional."This order will not do anything to curb gun violence other than punish law abiding citizens from their constitutional right to self defense," Allen said during a news conference.shows that through Friday there were 76 homicide victims in Albuquerque, the state’s largest city.
“I don’t need a lecture on constitutionality from Sheriff Allen: what I need is action," Grisham said in a statement in response to a request for comment. "We’ve passed common-sense gun legislation, including red flag laws, domestic violence protections, a ban on straw purchases, and safe storage laws; dedicated hundreds of millions of dollars to a fund specifically to help law enforcement hire and retain officers; increased penalties for violent offenders and provided massive support to intervention programs," the governor added."We’ve given you the tools, Sheriff Allen — now stop being squeamish about using them.
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