Gun Groups Fight Unconstitutional New Mexico Carry Ban

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a brief last week with the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Fort v. Grisham, its lawsuit challenging the New Mexico Governor’s total ban on carry in public parks and playgrounds. The brief can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/grisham.

In a July 24th Order, the Court required the parties to file supplemental briefs answering three questions about the appeal. FPC’s brief explains that “after accounting for the issues the Court has raised, it remains the case that the Court should reverse the decision below and order entry of an injunction against the challenged provisions of the Governor’s order.”

“Plaintiffs have also declared that they will visit parks that are not covered by those ordinances, and regardless, the threat of prosecution under the Governor’s carry ban alone supports irreparable harm and standing,” the brief continues.

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