Trump Weighs ‘Red Flag’ Orders to Take Guns Away Quickly
- Firearms could be confiscated from people found to be a threat
- Idea is one of a range being considered after Florida massacre
Gun debate heats up
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The White House is considering the idea of using restraining orders to take firearms away from people considered dangerous as part of its response to last week’s massacre at a Florida high school, two people familiar with the matter said.
Under extreme risk protection orders, which are also known as red flag laws or gun violence restraining orders, firearms can be confiscated from people found to be at risk.