What are ‘red flag’ laws and how can they prevent gun violence?

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  • How ordinary people can use gun violence restraining orders if someone is at risk of harming themselves and others

“Red flag laws are a tool law enforcement and others can use when somebody is clearly at high risk of doing something with a firearm, but they can't be arrested because no crime has been committed and they don't appear to need a mental health hold or qualify for one,” Amy Barnhorst said. Read the article in UC Davis Health News

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