{"id":10523,"date":"2023-11-10T17:06:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T17:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investusa.org\/?page_id=10523"},"modified":"2023-11-10T17:07:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T17:07:48","slug":"has-new-mexico-governor-michelle-lujan-grisham-gone-too-far-with-her-gun-ban","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/investusa.org\/has-new-mexico-governor-michelle-lujan-grisham-gone-too-far-with-her-gun-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Has New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Gone Too Far With Her Gun Ban?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10523\" class=\"elementor elementor-10523\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1515c25 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1515c25\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-05288b7\" data-id=\"05288b7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65fc32e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"65fc32e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-8-9-23-Ne.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-10522\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-8-9-23-Ne.jpg 800w, https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-8-9-23-Ne-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-8-9-23-Ne-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-8-9-23-Ne-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1aa474 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1aa474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Has New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Gone Too Far With Her Gun Ban?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5acfea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5acfea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Even as she loosens her current restrictions, law enforcement veteran Michael Letts and Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford can\u2019t help but wonder how far is too far.<\/strong><\/p><p>Right before the weekend, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham filled a public health order that effectively banned the public carrying of firearms around the city of Albuquerque, with the exception of those involved with law enforcement.<\/p><p>The sudden \u2013 and rash \u2013 decision has left an uproar with private gun owners and Republicans alike, who believe Grisham acted without really thinking the matter through. With her medical order, she allowed\u00a0the suspension of open and concealed carry laws in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.<\/p><p>Following the controversial decision, Grisham has made revisions after a federal judge temporarily blocked the broader order. With it, guns are still banned, but only near playgrounds and parks in the Albuquerque and County areas.<\/p><p>Said Grisham about the measure that \u201cwhen New Mexicans are afraid to be in crowds, to take their kids to school, to leave a baseball game \u2013 when their very right to exist is threatened by the prospect of violence at every turn \u2013 something is very wrong.\u201d<\/p><p>That said, however, critics have also noted how her actions have been \u201cvery wrong,\u201d violating the Second Amendment and bringing into question how an all-out gun ban would stop violence. Keep in mind that California tried a similar order, only to see \u201cactive shooter\u201d and other criminal events increase.<\/p><p>Joining us now are one of two different spokespeople on the subject.<\/p><p>First up is Michael Letts, a law enforcement veteran with over 30 years of experience under his belt. Letts is Founder, President and CEO of InVest USA, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various charitable groups and sponsorships.<\/p><p>There is also Stephen Willeford, a spokesman for the Gun Owners of America. You may recall that Willeford was the \u201chero with a gun\u201d back in the 2017 Sutherland Springs incident, and he recently co-wrote a book on the subject. His expertise will certainly prove useful in this matter.<\/p><p><strong>Q&amp;A:<\/strong><\/p><ol type=\"1\"><li>From your personal perspective, did Grisham take matters too far when it came to initiating a health order to ban the carrying of guns in most public places around Albuquerque and Bernadillo County?<\/li><li>Grisham seems to be the latest politician in direct violation of the Second Amendment with their restrictive gun laws. Do they simply not take the Second Amendment into consideration when it comes to making these laws? Do they think they\u2019ll somehow \u201cslide by\u201d or something else?<\/li><li>Grisham had to revise the order to smaller areas following a federal judge blocking the previous order. But how long do you think this particular one will stand? Could Grisham also continue to face lawsuits?<\/li><li>For the longest time you\u2019ve discussed how Constitutional-Carry (or Concealed-Carry) is an effective solution when it comes to \u201cactive shooter\u201d events. Can you elaborate further?<\/li><li>Also, it\u2019s believed that the FBI has solid statistics showing the effectiveness of Constitutional-Carry, but refuse to reveal them. Why do you believe that is?<\/li><\/ol><p><strong><em>For Michael Letts\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p><ol type=\"1\"><li>You\u2019re the creator of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.investusa.org\/\">InVest USA<\/a>, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various charitable groups and sponsorships. Tell us more about that, and why support for fellow officers is so important right now.<\/li><li>Tell us more about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/restoringjustice.us\/\">RestoringJustice.US<\/a>, the new website where you help out citizens in need surrounding law matters.<\/li><li>Where can we learn more about InVest USA, Restoring Justice and whatever else you\u2019re working on?<ol><li>You can visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/\">official InVest USA website<\/a>, and learn more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InvestUSAorg\">on the official Invest USA Twitter account.<\/a>\u00a0You can also learn about our new initiative at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/restoringjustice.us\/\">RestoringJustice.US<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><p><strong><em>For Stephen Willeford\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p><ol type=\"1\"><li>You recently wrote a book called\u00a0<em>A Town Called Sutherland Springs: Faith and Heroism Through Tragedy<\/em>, revolving around your 2017 \u201chero with a gun\u201d situation. Tell us more about how this came together, and why it\u2019s such an important read right now.<\/li><li>Where can people find your book?<ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C5WGVZ4S?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_BGKRD5G69FGH5CQXXTX1\">You can purchase the book here on Amazon, both in paperback and Kindle format.<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li>Where can we learn more about you, as well as Gun Owners of America?<ol><li>You can learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebarefootdefender.com\/\">http:\/\/www.thebarefootdefender.com<\/a>. You can also read more about the Gun Owners of America at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunowners.org\/\">https:\/\/www.gunowners.org\/<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><p><em><strong>About Michael Letts\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>Michael Letts is the Founder, President, and CEO of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/\">InVest USA<\/a>, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is\u00a0helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bulletproof vests for their police forces through\u00a0educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. He also has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, hence his pro-police stance for his brothers and sisters in blue. Those interested in learning more about Letts can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/michaelletts.us\/\">visit his official website here.<\/a><\/p><p><strong><em>About Stephen Willeford\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>Stephen represents Gun Owners of America and is known around the country as the \u201cgood guy with the gun\u201d for helping stop the largest Texas mass shooting in the history of the state in 2017. He is available to speak about all gun rights issues, as well as the importance of Gun Owners of America. You can read more about him at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebarefootdefender.com\/\">http:\/\/www.thebarefootdefender.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Gone Too Far With Her Gun Ban? 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