Oh my heavens the lunatic fringe right all up in arms over a law that protects the public from maniacs and lunatics with guns,
I suppose some of these posters fear they fall under this law.
Removing the right of someone that has broken a law and is dangerous from legally owning a gun is not a bad thing. Doing it while ignoring due process is.
There are already 12 states or so with these laws. The law only temporarily removes the guns from the person's possession. If a person threatens to shoot up his family or a movie theater, and there is some evidence that he plans to do so, what is the harm in removing his weapons for a time. I see none whatsoever. Due process is present as a Court must sign an Order to seize the weapons.
"In the
United States, a
red flag law is a
gun control law that permits police or family members to petition a
state court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves. A judge makes the determination to issue the order based on statements and actions made by the gun owner in question.
[1] Refusal to comply with the order is punishable as a criminal offense.
[2][3] After a set time, the guns are returned to the person from whom they were seized unless another court hearing extends the period of confiscation.
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Red flag law - Wikipedia