US EditionRed flag laws are increasingly being used to protect gun owners in crisis
- In 2023, petitions for extreme risk protection orders jumped by 59% across the 21 states and the District of Columbia that have red flag laws, according to data from Everytown for Gun Safety.
- These laws, like Connecticut's first-in-the-nation red flag law established in 1999, allow family members, law enforcement, and sometimes healthcare workers to petition a court to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others.
- Maryland is a national leader in issuing extreme risk protection orders, potentially due to legislation crafted with input from law enforcement, healthcare workers, and gun rights advocates; Popkin, who served as Montgomery County sheriff until 2022, attributes the high numbers to the legislation's careful crafting.
- A proposed bill would clarify that police officers can directly file petitions and would remove the 48-hour waiting period for firearm relinquishment, as this delay could pose unnecessary risks.
- Combining law enforcement with behavioral specialists, social service workers, and medical professionals has led to a paradigm shift, and Garrett from Baltimore Crisis Response Inc. Is leading a pilot program to test a partnership between a local hospital and social workers, highlighting the importance of accessibility and therapeutic approaches.
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Red flag laws are increasingly used to protect gun owners in crisis
Adriana Pentz’s brother could be alive today. In 2017, Luc-John Pentz was 30 years old and starting to struggle, burdened by life’s stressors and trying to cope by leaning heavily on alcohol. Adriana soon found out he had purchased a gun months earlier. Of her three siblings, she had the most in common with Luc growing up — they were both academically driven and competitive swimmers. They remained close into adulthood, with Luc supporting her wh…
Anchorage lawmaker proposes ‘red flag’ bill to prevent gun deaths with court-ordered interventions • Alaska Beacon
A gun at Caso’s Gun-A-Rama, open since 1967, on Feb 11, 2023, in Jersey City, NJ. (Photo by Aristide Economopoulos/NJ Monitor)Alaska has the fifth-highest rate of gun deaths in the nation, with an average of 175 people dying each year by gun, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An estimated 70% of gun deaths every year in Alaska, or 120 people, die by suicide. House Bill 89, sponsored by Anchorage Democratic Rep. A…
On Armed American Radio: To Discuss Red Flag Laws and Gun-Free Zones
Dr. John Lott talked to Mark Walters on the Armed American Radio show about the ongoing battle for gun rights in America, focusing on the experiences of Andrew Pollack, a father who lost his daughter in the Parkland shooting. The conversation delved into the implications of red flag laws, the harassment faced by the Pollack family, and the broader debate surrounding gun-free zones. They also discussed the challenges and misconceptions surroundin…
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Red flag laws are increasingly being used to protect gun owners in crisis
By Matt Vasilogambros and Amanda Hernández, Stateline.org NOTE : If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” Adriana Pentz’s brother could be alive today. In 2017, Luc-John Pentz was 30 years old and starting to struggle, burdened by life’s stressors and trying to cope by leaning heavily on alcohol. Adriana soon found out he had purchased a gun mont…
Arkansas Crisis Center expands 988 text-to-chat service
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Arkansas Crisis Center is expanding its 988 text-to-chat service to handle a higher volume of messages and assist more people experiencing mental health challenges. The 988 service, launched last February, provides a 24/7 lifeline for individuals in crisis, connecting them with trained local crisis counselors. According to the Arkansas Crisis Center (ACC), more than half of the texts and chats received in the…
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