Heated hearing on gun dealer rules and future ban on certain semiautomatic weapons; sponsors roll SB17 for further work Lawmakers and dozens of witnesses debated SB17, which would require inventory security, training and trace reporting for gun sellers and would bar future sales of specified gas‑operated semiautomatic weapons; business owners warned surveillance and two‑year video retention would burden small dealers and sponsors agreed to work on amendments before returning the bill.

New Mexico's SB17 could reshape gun sales by implementing strict safeguards and banning certain semiautomatic weapons, but the debate has sparked intense division among lawmakers and business owners.

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Senator Clear discusses gun safety laws and bipartisan support in New Mexico Senator Clear emphasizes collaboration on gun safety despite past opposition from sheriffs.

Senator Clear's push for gun safety legislation faces a rocky past with sheriffs, but a new collaborative approach could redefine public safety in New Mexico.

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New Mexico Senate Bill Proposes Changes to Concealed Carry Training and Penalties Senate Bill 507 aims to streamline concealed carry permit process and enhance accountability.

In a heated debate, New Mexico lawmakers are pushing a new bill to revamp concealed carry laws, aiming to enhance public safety while making permits more accessible.

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