After the Lewiston shooting, scrutiny over unheeded warning signs and Maine's 'yellow flag' gun law sparks bipartisan momentum for 'red flag' laws.
The mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, has left a community reeling, and authorities are still asking questions.
States with these laws vary in who is allowed to petition the court to confiscate weapons, like teachers, coworkers, or family. But most states only allow law enforcement. Lawlor is a University of New Haven professor of criminal justice, former prosecutor, and legislator. He co-authored the first"red flag" law in 1999 in Connecticut.
The president signed bipartisan legislation in 2022 to help states pass more"red flag" laws. The administration also set aside funds to help states administer the laws or other crisis-intervention programs.
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