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In the United States, a red flag law is a gun law that permits a state court to order the temporary seizure of firearms (and other items regarded as dangerous weapons, in some states) from a person who they believe may present a danger.
Apr 21, 2021 · “Red flag” laws, found in more than a dozen states across the US, are also known as Extreme Risk Protection Order laws – and they allow courts to temporarily seize firearms from anyone...
Aug 6, 2019 · What are red flag laws? They are state laws that authorize courts to issue a special type of protection order, allowing the police to temporarily confiscate firearms from people who are deemed by...
May 29, 2022 · Red flag laws are one potential solution for high rates of gun violence in the U.S. Nineteen states now allow the removal of firearms from gun owners when there is a risk of...
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Apr 22, 2020 · ERPOs are laws that allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from people at risk of gun violence. Learn about the evidence, implementation, and outcomes of ERPOs in the U.S.
Jan 16, 2023 · Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have red flag laws, which authorize courts to issue temporary orders enabling law enforcement to remove firearms from people who are deemed...
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Jun 10, 2022 · Red flag laws allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from people who pose a danger to themselves or others. Learn how they work, which states have them, and what Congress is considering.
