To protect the lives and property of the citizens of New Mexico in times of emergency including natural or man-made disasters, civil disturbances, riots and armed invasions by foreign powers. To aid civil authorities in times of need to execute the laws of the State and the Union, provided such do not contadict the Constitution of the United States and the State of New Mexico. To begin, it is quite evident that the Militia has been largely misunderstood, malisciously mischaracterized in the media and even misrepresented by well meaning Patriots. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Some thoughts from a few of the Founding Fathers.
Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself.
From the hour the Pilgrims landed, to the present day, events, occurrences, and tendencies prove that to insure peace, security and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable . . . The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that is good. All the information on this page is brought to you under the Constitutional protection of the 1st Amendment. The 1st Amendment is exclusively guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment . Support your right to engage in the free exchange of ideas, information and criticism of government by supporting your individual right to keep and bear arms.