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Connecticut has one of the oldest “red flag” firearm seizure laws in the nation. Back in 1999 lawmakers approved a measure allowing police to file an Extreme Risk Protection Order with a judge in order to seize firearms from individuals that a judge declares could pose a threat to themselves or others, but now legislators are working on plans to expand the law and allow for family members and “medical professionals” to petition the court as well.
Not only that, but the legislation would also extend the time period for the seizure of firearms. At the moment, the state’s red flag orders expire after one year, but under the bills currently being debated, those subject to a red flag seizure would lose access to their firearms indefinitely, or at least until they can demonstrate they’re no longer a threat.
Proposed expansion of gun seizure law sparks debate
By DAVE COLLINSMarch 5, 2021 GMT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A proposal to expand Connecticut’s gun seizure law to allow relatives and medical professionals to ask judges to order people’s guns to be taken away from them drew spirited testimony by supporters and opponents before a legislative committee Friday.
Connecticut’s 1999 “red flag” law was the first in the country to allow judges to order someone’s guns seized upon evidence and probable cause they are a danger to themselves or others. It allows only prosecutors and police to ask a judge to issue a “risk warrant” to temporarily seize a person’s guns, after an investigation and if they believe there is probable cause.