Originally Posted by biku324

Our governor was able to, "...do something..." about gun crime (we have the 4th highest murder rate in the US) in her opinion. She just signed a 7-day purchase-to-pickup waiting period into law. At least there are exceptions for CHL holders and family members.

We had a good run from 1912 to now with few restrictions. This one should take effect in July.

The provisions of this section do not apply to the sale of a firearm:

(1) to a buyer who holds a valid federal firearms license;
(2) to a buyer who holds a valid New Mexico concealed handgun license pursuant to the Concealed Handgun Carry Act;
(3) to a law enforcement agency;
(4) between two law enforcement officers authorized to carry a firearm and certified pursuant to federal law or the Law Enforcement Training Act; or
(5) between immediate family members.

Murders per 100,000 population

Mississippi - 23.70
Louisiana - 21.30
Alabama - 15.90
New Mexico - 15.30
South Carolina - 13.40
Missouri - 12.40
Illinois - 12.30
Maryland - 12.20
Tennessee - 12.20
Arkansas - 11.70
Georgia - 11.40

The legislature also increased 2nd degree murder and attempted 2nd degree murder penalties, requires incarceration of anyone committing a felony while on bond for another felony, and banned firearms from within 100 feet of a polling place during elections except by CHL holders, pollworkers, and LE.