Sen. Lindsey Graham: I Approve of Red Flag Laws Taking Guns from Law-Abiding People

“The Emergency Risk Protection Order is designed to fill a gap in current law,” [Senator Lindsey] Graham said upon introducing the [red flag] bill with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal last March. “It can be utilized when an individual has moved into crisis, but has not yet committed a crime.” “The bill we introduce today is … Read more

Maryland Man Shot and Killed by Police While Serving a Gun Violence Restraining Order

We’ve been saying this was going to happen since the first “gun violence restraining order” or “red flag” law went into effect in California. It was just a matter of time. Two Maryland police officers were attempting to enforce a red flag order and confiscate the guns of a 60-year-old Anne Arundel County man who … Read more

Illinois Governor Rauner Signs Red Flag, Waiting Period Bill Into Law

“Everyone agrees that we need to keep firearms out of the hands of those who would use them to commit acts of violence against themselves or others. These two laws are a commonsense approach that gives us tools to limit access to guns and perhaps save lives while we continue to respect constitutional rights.” – … Read more