This is New Mexico’s version of the statute that was recently enacted in Colorado.
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Monkey see monkey do
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This is the rough draft of my email to my representative….
Vote no on this egregious violation of the second amendment.
Not only does it prohibit the purchase of semiautomatic firearms in common use in accordance with the Constitution of the United States.
It also turns hundreds of thousands of law abiding citizens into criminals for simply possessing a detachable magazine over an arbitrary capacity.
The term “Rapid fire device” is vague at best as it assumes a standard rate of fire for any given semiautomatic firearm.
Any firearm that discharges a single round or cartridge per complete action of the trigger (squeezing and releasing) and uses some portion of that energy to advance the next round or cartridge is by definition semiautomatic, not a machine gun.
Performing a “trigger job” which may include replacing some parts to make a smoother trigger pull, break, or lessen the trigger pull weight does not change the function of the firearm in anyway and does not turn any semiautomatic firearm into a machine gun, again making the wording of “rapid fire device” even less clear.
Furthermore, the requirement of multiple classes or training plus a permit issued by the sheriff for simply the purchase and possession of commonly used firearms is unconstitutional per the second amendments statement of “shall not be infringed”
We the people have and hold to the RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.
Please uphold your oath to follow the Constitution of the United States of America and protect the rights of the citizens thereof by voting this bill down.
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Well, that’s off to my representatives,….
Let’s see what automated BS canned 
I get back
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Well said brother.
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Nicely written and very direct with facts. Best of luck in NM
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Sorry to confuse.
I’m in Colorado, I sent that to my representatives,… who still voted to approve our abhorrent legislation.
Our stupid crap that WE THE PEOPLE never got to vote on needs to be sued out of existence and overturned.
Those responsible for the fact that it ever existed should be held accountable to a tribunal and if found guilty suffer the appropriate punishment……
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DEAR MR. Michelle Lujan Grisham/NM .Gov:
B.I.B !
Come and Take 'em
Please read the Constitution
the 
to keep and 
's shall NOT 
infringed!
Stupid 
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What is silly about these bans is the fact that an M1 Garand would be included in the list of firearms banned, the rifle that won us WWII. The easiest way to show someone how stupid the ban is, is to show them an M1 Garand in action and ask them what about the rifle they oppose so much.
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2025 NEW MEXICO
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Anthony Segura NMSSA
Executive Director, New Mexico Shooting Sports Association
As of February 25, 2025, the statuses of New Mexico Senate Bills 279 and 318 are as follows:
Senate Bill 279 (SB 279): Gas-Operated Semiauto Firearms Exclusion Act
Introduction Date: February 4, 2025
New Mexico Senate Bill 279 (SB 279), introduced on February 4, 2025, by Senators Micaelita Debbie O’Malley, Heather Berghmans, Andrea Romero, Charlotte Little, and Patricia Roybal Caballero, is officially titled the “Gas-Operated Semiauto Firearms Exclusion Act.” The bill seeks to regulate and potentially prohibit the possession, sale, and transfer of certain gas-operated semiautomatic firearms within the state.
Key provisions of SB 279 include:
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Prohibited Actions: The bill makes it unlawful to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or receive specific gas-operated semiautomatic firearms. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety, is tasked with identifying and publishing a list of prohibited firearms by July 1, 2025.
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Certification System: Owners of affected firearms are required to obtain certification through a system developed by the Attorney General. This process involves completing a certification form and, if done before January 1, 2026, submitting it to a licensed firearm dealer or directly to the Attorney General. Post-January 1, 2026, all certifications must be submitted directly to the Attorney General.
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Possession Restrictions: Certified firearms may only be possessed on private property owned or controlled by the individual, at licensed shooting ranges, or during sanctioned shooting competitions. Transportation of these firearms is limited to direct routes between such locations.
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Penalties: Violations of the proposed regulations are classified as a fourth-degree felony, carrying potential legal consequences for offenders.
The introduction of SB 279 has ignited significant debate. Proponents argue that the bill is a necessary measure to address gun violence and enhance public safety. Senator O’Malley, the lead sponsor, emphasized growing concerns about gun violence, stating, “I do think this is the right thing to do.”
Opponents, including the National Rifle Association (NRA), the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA), and the New Mexico Firearms Industry Association contend that the bill infringes upon Second Amendment rights and could criminalize law-abiding gun owners. They highlight that many commonly owned firearms used for hunting, competitive shooting, and self-defense could fall under the ban. John Commerford, executive director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, described SB 279 as “one of the most extreme gun control bills in the country.”
As of February 24, 2025, SB 279 has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further deliberation. Stakeholders and the public are closely monitoring its progress, given its potential impact on firearm ownership and regulation in New Mexico.
Senate Bill 318 (SB 318): Firearms in Unfair Practices Act
Introduction Date: February 7, 2025
Sponsor: Senator Joseph Cervantes
Current Status: Referred to the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee (STBTC) on February 7, 2025
Summary: SB 318 could negatively impact gun stores in New Mexico. By amending the state’s Unfair Practices Act to include provisions related to firearms and destructive devices, the bill could open the door for lawsuits against gun stores and manufacturers based on vague or broadly defined “unfair” trade practices. This would increase legal liability for lawful firearm businesses, potentially leading to higher operating costs, insurance premiums, and even business closures.
Gun control advocates have used similar legislative tactics in other states to bypass federal protections like the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), which shields firearm businesses from frivolous lawsuits. If SB 318 passes, it could be weaponized by anti-gun groups to sue firearm dealers and manufacturers for crimes committed by third parties, even when the businesses followed all laws.
The New Mexico Firearm Industry Association, NMSSA and other pro-2A organizations oppose SB 318 because it could cripple the firearms industry in New Mexico, making it harder for residents to legally purchase and own guns.
Send a letter to your Legislator’s opposing these two Senate Bills.
Subject: Oppose SB 279 & SB 318 – Protect Our Second Amendment Rights
Dear [Legislator’s Name],
As a fellow New Mexican and a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, I urge you to vote NO on Senate Bill 279 (the Gas-Operated Semiauto Firearms Exclusion Act) and Senate Bill 318 . These bills threaten the rights of law-abiding gun owners while doing little to enhance public safety.
SB 279 would regulate and potentially ban a broad range of semiautomatic firearms that are commonly used for self-defense, hunting, competitive shooting, and recreation. Criminalizing responsible gun owners does not reduce crime—it only punishes law-abiding citizens while failing to address the root causes of violence.
SB 318 expands the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act to include firearms, parts, and accessories, imposing excessive penalties of $250,000 per violation and holding manufacturers, distributors, and online sellers jointly liable for third-party actions. This bill would:
- Allow lawsuits without proof of harm, encouraging frivolous litigation.
- Subject out-of-state and online retailers to New Mexico laws, creating serious interstate commerce concerns .
- Grant broad enforcement power to the Attorney General , threatening lawful businesses with crushing legal costs.
Rather than targeting responsible gun owners and businesses, the Legislature should focus on enforcing existing laws and addressing the real drivers of violent crime.
I strongly urge you to oppose SB 279 and SB 318 and protect the constitutional rights of New Mexicans.
Well, I hope both guy’s that show up bring donuts!
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I get the ultimate tickle when people talk gun violence. I’ve been to dozens of gun shows, been to hundreds and hundreds of firearms matches, been to ranges, and I have yet to see any firearm or firearms initiate any form of violence. I’ve come to the conclusion that guns cannot be involved in any form of violence without a violent person forcing their participation. And in most cases, those forcing an inanimate object into a violent act have a clear and traceable history of such actions. Seems to me that if we address these individuals, guns and all other objects forced into violence by these persons will no longer attract any further attention.
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One more thing. One of these idiots is going to finally realize that recoil operated firearms won’t work until the cartridge, containing powder, ignites. This, if I remember correctly, produces expanding gas to propel the bullet. How long before they see the ignition of the powder and subsequent cycling of the slide as making all such firearms “gas operated?”
Can’t give them an inch. If we do, the above argument will rear its ugly head soon. And all those who said “doesn’t apply to me” will see the folly of their ignorance.
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Anything can be banned. Who’s going to go door to door to confiscate? Words on paper…
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When Politicians make Proclamation’s and MANDATES AGAINST the
2nd Amendment, BANNING, Limiting it’s Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah ’ LOOK AT ME I’M DOING SOMETHING ‘, 'IT’S FOR THE CHILDREN, ‘GUNS R BADDDD!’, WE TAKE ALL THE GUNS WE’LL ALL BE SAFER’…
They’re only PROBLEM is IT’S THE SECOND AMENDMENT STUPID!
This Lil TWITCH is in her last Rodeo as .Gov
She WANTS to run for the Senate next
She tried and FAILED to BAN GUNS IN PUBLIC PARKS (and McDonald’s)
SHE GOT BLOODIED IN THE COURTS!
There are NO COPS on duty here in Cactus Junction. to PREVENT/RESPOND to CRIME at night.
IF there are accidents they respond. Cop shops CLOSE @ night! (We’re going home now…good luck, but we’ll be back by rush hour tomorrow morning…please leave a message after the Beep!)
You get robbed? Call ‘311’ (please file an electronic report’… Marvelous.)
OUR GUNS are the only thing keeping the lid from blowing completely off.
‘SB279’ like all the others will fail.
She’d have better luck draining Elephant Butte Lake with a Paper straw and finding all my guns I lost in the horrific Boating accident! 
Demogod’s JUST NEVER LEARN FROM PREVIOUS BITCH SLAPS!
They think they know better and are smarter than us.
They’re only PROBLEM is IT’S THE SECOND AMENDMENT STUPID!
(Wash, Rinse, Repeat till this sinks in!)
Maybe they’re ‘Social Justice Warriors’ will be in the Gun Confiscation Business…’ Ding Dong… ‘We’re here to confiscate your Firearms’… 
Oh Jeez you slay me! Thank you for the belly laughs! Now go away. Them: ‘How does it make you feel to lose your guns?’ Me: ‘IF I have (6) guns and the .gov confiscates them all how many guns do I have left?’ Them: ??? Me: (27 !) I lied about having (6)!
and by the way how you you propose to confiscate my guns? Hmmmmmmmmmmm?
The SJW’s I’ve seen are all FAT and act Superior to whom they are suppose to be ‘Helping’
THEY ARE NOT HELPING, THEY ARE MAKING THE SITUATION WORSE.
This could get ugly. FAST.
…maybe she should start a Podcast like Newsome ? Hmmmmm?
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I have a message for New Mexico and Colorado.
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We should be under no illusion that it won’t pass. What I’m hoping for is that it gets struck down by the Supreme Court rapidly.
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Looks like the NRA’s Whittington shooting ranges and facility at Raton, NM will be history in the near future. Great ranges that attracted shooters from all over.
But, it looks like the voters in NM who elected the folks who sponsored SB 079 want to close that facility and cut off that firearms tourism.
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So, recoil semi-autos are OK?
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I guess the “Brown Bess” smoothbore musket was also gas operated.
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Gerald!
Welcome to the fold Brother!
You are right where you’re suppose to be.
WWG1WGA
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