In the United States, a red flag law (named after the idiom red flag meaning “warning sign“; also known as a risk-based gun removal law, [1]) is a gun law that permits a state court to order the …

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 …

Dec 1, 2023 · Under red flag laws, a person who has not committed a crime may have his or her guns confiscated, seemingly in violation of the constitutional right to due process. The person …

In the U.S., red flag laws authorize police or family members to petition state courts to temporarily remove firearms from a person deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. The order can …

Mar 11, 2025 · Gun violence experts say the goal of red flag laws isn’t necessarily to increase their use for the sake of numbers, but to ensure they are applied in the most dangerous …

Red flag laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), are regulations that allow authorities to temporarily restrict an individual's access to firearms if a court determines that …

Jun 30, 2023 · Extreme risk protection orders, more commonly referred to as "red flag" laws, have been passed across the country as a means to prevent gun violence — but there are many …

Apr 22, 2020 · Extreme-risk protection order (ERPO) laws, sometimes known as gun violence restraining order or "red-flag" laws, are risk-based, temporary, and preemptive protective …

Jan 2, 2025 · Red Flag laws are legal measures designed to prevent individuals who exhibit warning signs of being a threat to themselves or others from accessing firearms. These laws …

Mar 25, 2024 · Red flag laws are gun confiscation laws that allow a judge to temporarily remove a person's access to guns when there is evidence that the person poses an immediate risk to …