The New Mexico Firearms Transfer Act would require background checks for purchase or transfer of firearms at gun shows in the state. Originally the bill would have required background checks for any sale or purchase including between private individuals. Before final NM House passage, it was amended to limit its provisions to gun shows. Passage in the NM house on February 13 was on a 43-26 vote with several Republicans voting in favor. In the NM Senate, it was assigned to the Public Affairs and Judiciary Committees. It was passed out of the Public Affairs committee on March 7 with...