Federal Grants to Expand and Enforce Extreme Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Laws).
This Act establishes a federal grant program to assist states and tribal governments in implementing and enforcing laws that allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others. It sets minimum due process standards, including the right to a hearing, and ensures these orders are recognized nationwide. Individuals subject to these orders are federally prohibited from possessing or purchasing firearms, aiming to enhance public safety.
Key points
Creates federal funding for training law enforcement, judges, and health professionals on the safe and equitable use of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs).
Requires ERPOs to be entered into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), immediately prohibiting the affected individual from legally buying firearms.
Mandates that ERPOs issued in one state or tribal court must be recognized and enforced by all other states (Full Faith and Credit).
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