A Republican U.S. House candidate in southern
New Mexico has released an ad with her shooting a “red flag” to protest a state gun control proposal. Claire
Chase on Thursday unveiled the online video where she challenges “Santa
Fe liberals” to come and take her firearm. She then shoots a red flag
with a rifle to show her displeasure with the proposed red-flag gun law. A
bill heading to the governor's desk would allow law enforcement to
petition a court for the temporary surrender of guns by people who
appear to pose a danger to themselves or others. Conservatives, some sheriffs and gun-rights advocates say the measure is unconstitutional. Chase
is facing former state lawmaker Yvette Herrell and Las Cruces
businessman Chris Mathys for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S.
Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, D-Las Cruces. The seat represents southern
New Mexico along the border...
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