Month: August 2018

“In many shootings… family and household members are the first to notice changes in behavior that indicate that a… https://t.co/j3UeoUrHe1

Op-ed in @baltimoresun on how Maryland’s new extreme risk law will decrease gun suicides.
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The new Extreme Risk law Toolkit from @EFSGV @GiffordsCourage & @WaGunResponsib will give policymakers and advocate… https://t.co/fGco5DSITg

In a dangerous or violent situation, guns are frequently the difference between life and death. It is thus crucial… https://t.co/dLXAWEaRGf

By separating those at temporarily heightened risk of suicide from firearms, ERPOs/GVROs are a crucial tool in ensu… https://t.co/mThOm6jxAG

The Jacksonville shooter’s father had expressed concern that he might commit a violent act in the future. Evidence… https://t.co/OenSecuesl

An Oregonian man told his sister of his plan to kill his boss with a gun- so she told a law enforcement officer, wh… https://t.co/BlwMF3rj2I

“I wish that we had had the wisdom to have worked on this piece of legislation sooner, maybe years ago.” – Delegate… https://t.co/D7ejCr5xd4

Michigan state representative Jon Hoadley introduced extreme risk legislation in the Michigan house, but it has sin… https://t.co/B8mIBhpwiU

“Clearly, this legislative approach has… the potential to be a vital lifesaving tool that can prevent gun tragedi… https://t.co/UbjHFUyPRC

RT Sandy Hook Promise @sandyhook: In 7 out of 10 acts of gun violence, another person was told about the plan. Teach your kids to #SaySomething: https://t.co/bZhcQwxG3M

RT Are you registered to vote? @gregleding: The “red flag” bill Senator Bond and I are working on isn’t “our” bill. We’re working with law enforcement, advocat… https://t.co/TkneLmR1Vy

Op-ed authored by a Florida chief of police explaining the process of filing a Risk Protection Order in Florida, an… https://t.co/ma2glVihD8

Earlier today, an Extreme Risk law enabled law enforcement to seize “hundreds” of guns from a man who had threatene… https://t.co/U46TGztYod

Despite repeatedly making violent threats, this man was allowed to own a gun. Risk factors for violence must be add… https://t.co/1XdaUDuOPJ

As of today, Massachusetts is the 13th state with an ERPO law in effect. https://t.co/UcFEZzmOWw

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson indicated that he is open to considering an ERPO-style law in Arkansas. The state… https://t.co/WJlAxCUBCT