October 7, 2024

“It is unconstitutional. My oath was to protect the Constitution and that is what I will do… This order will not do anything to curb gun violence other than punish law abiding citizens from their constitutional right to self defense… I have a fact for you: Criminals do not follow the law or a public health order, never seen it, we will never see criminals follow the law.” Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen, announcing that he will not enforce New Mexico Governor’s concealed carry and open carry ban.