Sep 13, 2023
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham last week accomplished a feat that few politicians have ever come close to managing: She issued a gun control order so outrageous that it received an overwhelming, bipartisan rebuke and left gun control activists speechless. Grisham's order effectively prohibits the carrying of firearms in public for self-defense within the city of Albuquerque for 30 days, regardless of whether the gun owner has a valid concealed-carry permit or is otherwise in compliance with state law. While violations would result in civil penalties and don't appear to constitute criminal violations, the fines imposed could be substantial-up to $5,000 per violation. Here are five things to know about Grisham's order: 1. The order is insanely unconstitutional. Grisham doesn't seem to care. Yes, you read that correctly. It's not just unconstitutional. It's insanely unconstitutional. No sane, sober, or prudent governor who has read the Constitution (or
