FW: NM Legislative Update (HB 641)

Subject: NM Legislative Update (HB 641)
Importance: High

 

ATTENTION NEW MEXICO CONCEALED HANDGUN INSTRUCTORS: RIGHT TO CARRY REFORM ON
THE MOVE AGAIN

(March 14, 2005)

 

Over the weekend, the House Judiciary Committee considered, and reported
out, HB 641, the NRA-backed Right To Carry Reform bill sponsored by Rep.
John Heaton (D-Carlsbad).  

 

HB 641 lowers the minimum age for a Concealed Handgun License from 25 to 21,
gives DPS the authority to negotiate reciprocal agreements with certain
other states, streamlines the caliber-specific training requirement for
semi-automatic handguns and revolvers (so that you can carry any caliber
lower than the caliber with which you qualify), and extends the term of
original and renewal licenses from 2 to 4 years (if you complete a two-hour
safety and live-fire course requirement during the term of your 4-year
license.)  

 

HB 641 will likely be voted on by the full House on Tuesday, March 15.
Please call your State Representatives and urge them to VOTE YES ON HB 641!

 

The Legislature is working late most nights this week, so don't hesitate to
call your Representatives in Santa Fe after normal working hours.