2nd Amendment

Law-abiding New Mexicans should not be treated as the problem.

Gregg Hull strongly supports the Second Amendment and the rights of law-abiding New Mexicans to own firearms. These rights are part of our Constitution and part of our way of life. They should be protected with care and respect, not weakened by policies that treat responsible gun owners as the problem.

Most New Mexicans who own firearms do so safely, legally, and with a strong sense of responsibility.

Gregg’s approach focuses on enforcing the laws already on the books, protecting due process, addressing true crisis situations with fairness, and encouraging responsible gun ownership through voluntary, practical steps.

Protecting the Rights of Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Gregg strongly supports the Second Amendment and the rights of law-abiding New Mexicans to own firearms.

These rights should be protected with care and respect, not weakened by policies that treat responsible gun owners as the problem.

Priorities

• Protect the constitutional rights of law-abiding New Mexicans.
• Respect responsible gun ownership as part of New Mexico’s way of life.
• Avoid policies that place new burdens on citizens who follow the law.
• Recognize that most New Mexicans who own firearms do so safely, legally, and responsibly.

Enforcing the Laws Already on the Books

Public safety works best when law enforcement is focused on the people who actually threaten it.

Gregg’s approach starts with enforcing the laws already on the books against prohibited possessors, repeat offenders, and individuals who have already shown criminal or violent behavior.

Enforcement Priorities

• Focus law enforcement resources on people who actually threaten public safety.
• Enforce existing laws against prohibited possessors.
• Target repeat offenders and individuals with criminal or violent behavior.
• Keep communities safer without placing new burdens on law-abiding citizens.

Protecting Due Process in Red Flag Laws

Red flag laws and extreme risk firearm protection orders deserve careful handling. The goal of preventing harm is understandable, but any process that allows the temporary loss of a constitutional right must include strong court oversight and clear legal standards.

Rights should never be taken away based on assumptions, rushed claims, or weak proof.

Due Process Priorities

• Require strong court oversight.
• Set clear legal standards.
• Make sure evidence matters.
• Provide fair hearings.
• Require decisions to be reviewed by a judge.

Addressing Mental Health with Accuracy and Fairness

Mental health must be addressed with accuracy and fairness. Many people live full, stable lives while managing conditions like anxiety, ADHD, or depression.

These individuals should not be treated as automatic risks. The focus should stay on true crisis situations where there is clear, immediate danger, not on broad labels that discourage people from seeking help or speaking honestly with doctors.

Fairness Priorities

• Focus on true crisis situations with clear, immediate danger.
• Avoid treating broad mental health labels as automatic risk factors.
• Protect people from being unfairly stigmatized.
• Avoid policies that discourage people from seeking help or speaking honestly with doctors.

Supporting Responsible Gun Ownership

Gregg believes in promoting responsible gun ownership through voluntary and practical steps.

Education, training, and safe storage save lives. Encouraging the use of firearm safes helps prevent accidents, theft, and illegal trafficking without forcing mandates on families.

Responsible Ownership Priorities

• Promote education and training.
• Encourage safe storage.
• Help prevent accidents, theft, and illegal trafficking.
• Support tax credits for the purchase of gun safes.
• Give people a simple incentive to do the right thing without forcing mandates on families.

Rights and Safety Can Work Together

Protecting constitutional rights and improving public safety are not opposing goals.

With smart enforcement, strong due process, fair mental health policy, and support for responsible ownership, New Mexico can reduce violence while respecting the freedoms of law-abiding citizens.