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[NEW MEXICO GOVERNOR ISSUES TEMPORARY BAN ON CARRYING GUNS AT PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS]( [SIGN THE CARD: Three children were recently stolen by gun violence in New Mexico – it’s absolutely devastating, {NAME}. Then, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham responded by declaring gun violence a public health emergency and issuing an order to BAN both concealed and open carrying of guns in public parks and playgrounds in Albuquerque for 30 days. This is a HISTORIC moment, NAME. But gun rights groups are already suing Governor Lujan Grisham to block her game-changing move. We need 15,000 supporters to sign our card to show OVERWHELMING support for Governor Lujan Grisham who is working tirelessly to end the bloodshed in the state and prove we undeniably have her back. Will you add your name before midnight? We’re sending each signature straight to Governor Lujan Grisham’s desk. >>]( Our communities have been DEVASTATED by gun violence for far too long. – New Mexico witnessed the murders of three children, including an 11-year-old boy gunned down outside a minor league baseball game, and a 5-year-old taken by stray bullets in her sleep. – New Mexico witnessed three horrifying mass shootings this May where 6 were slaughtered and 10 more were wounded. – New Mexico witnessed a 43% rise in gun deaths in the last decade. [But New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham just bravely stood up and took action to protect the communities she serves from the destruction of gun violence.]( [Gov. Lujan Grisham: "I will never stop fighting to prevent other families from enduring these tragedies."]( [Governor Lujan Grisham’s temporary ban on concealed and open carry in Albuquerque is a MONUMENTAL step in our movement to defeat the gun lobby – and EXACTLY the kind of bold, innovative action we need our leaders to take. But the gun lobby is already working to block her from every angle. We need to show our RESOUNDING support for the Governor in this moment and PROVE we have her back. Will you show your appreciation by signing our card to THANK the Governor? We need 15,000 gun safety champions to step up before midnight. We’re sending her the signatures tomorrow, so make sure to sign now! ↙↙↙]( [THANK YOU GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM [SIGN THE CARD]]( {NAME}, the truth is, we can’t wait any longer for drastic action to stop the slaughter. – 31,059 innocent lives have been stolen already by gun violence in 2023 – 220 children have been stolen from their families in 2023 – 1,043 teenagers will never see beyond 2023 [That’s why we’re so proud of New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham for being a true leader by taking bold action to protect the communities she serves from this destruction.]( [We need to show our unwavering support for this HISTORIC step by Governor Lujan Grisham to end gun violence in New Mexico. With 2023 poised to set the record for mass shootings and gun violence deaths in a decade, it has never been more important to take bold action to end the horrors of this violence. But gun rights advocates are fighting to block Governor Lujan Grisham’s important emergency order. We MUST come to her defense immediately. That’s why we’re asking 15,000 supporters to sign their names on our card before midnight to show Governor Lujan Grisham we’re with her in this critical moment. Can you help us make her day by adding your name right now? >>]( Thanks for all that you do, Team Ban Assault Weapons NOW!        �  �   BAWN is committed to replacing every cowardly and complacent lawmaker, regardless of party, that denies your right to live without fear of being shot. Legislators that support the deadly proliferation of guns, instead of common sense gun safety measures, are responsible for the carnage of gun violence -- and must be voted out. BAWN also lobbies legislators to support the assault weapon and large capacity magazine ban bills that will help put an end to the slaughter of innocent Americans. But they can’t do this alone. BAWN is relying on your support to kick every coward who refuses to protect our children and families OUT of office. Will you chip in right away? [DONATE](   To learn more about our story, watch this video from our chair Gail Schwartz [here.]( [I'm Gail Schwartz, Chair of Ban Assault Weapons Now](   To learn more about our work, watch this video from the families of Parkland and Pulse [here.]( [Weapons of War Video](    [If you want to stay updated but receive fewer emails, please let us know.]( [Unsubscribe]( Ban Assault Weapons NOW 6619 S Dixie Hwy #148 Miami, FL 33143 United States  Paid political advertisement paid for by Ban Assault Weapons NOW          Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Ban Assault Weapons NOW!, please [click here](.