Expanding Extreme Risk Protection Orders for Public Safety
This act aims to support states and tribes in removing firearms from individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others, based on court orders. It establishes a grant program for local governments and tribes to help implement these provisions, including training for law enforcement and public awareness campaigns. These changes seek to enhance safety by enabling quicker responses to potential firearm-related threats.
Key points
Financial support for states and tribes to implement orders for removing firearms from dangerous individuals.
Mandatory training for law enforcement on the impartial and effective use of extreme risk protection orders.
Inclusion of extreme risk protection orders in national databases, making them easier to enforce.
Orders issued in one state or tribe will be recognized and enforced in others, expanding their reach.
Introduced
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