Why Indiana s Red Flag Law Failed to Stop the FedEx Shooting
The failure of Indiana’s gun law to prevent the FedEx shooting reveals the inherent problems with red flag laws.
Friday, April 23, 2021
Craig McCartt, Deputy Chief of Indianapolis Metro PD, talks to reporters at an April 17 press conference.
He then took his own life.
CNN recently pointed out that Indiana is one of several US states that have so-called “red flag” laws also known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders that allow courts to seize firearms from individuals suspected of being a danger to themselves or others. Furthermore, it was revealed that Hole, who was interviewed by the FBI last year, was allowed to purchase a firearm months after being served with an Extreme Risk Protection Order.
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Memorials across the street from The Somers House, the tavern where Sunday s mass shooting occurred.
The shootings at a Kenosha County tavern last weekend, that left three people dead and three wounded, are prompting more demands for what a coalition calls common sense gun violence prevention.
The 80% Coalition held a rally Wednesday near The Somers House, the tavern is near Carthage College where the shooting occurred. The coalition is made up of religious groups and those representing doctors, mental health advocates, as well as Black and Latino organizations.
Chuck Quirmbach Darryl Morin, (with microphone) President of Forward Latino, and a co-founder of The 80% Coalition, addresses Wednesday s rally.
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With the state budget behind us, lawmakers are set to act on their remaining priorities for the legislative session. These regional forums offer a chance to hear from legislators on their top policy priorities. We’ll touch on topics such as the ongoing response to COVID-19, curbing high prescription drug costs, retirement security, long term care reform, ways to make housing more affordable for an older population, and other pressing topics. Speakers
Assembly Member, District 75, Chair, Assembly Committee on Health
Richard N. Gottfried represents the 75th Assembly District, covering Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, Murray Hill, Midtown and part of the Lincoln Center area of Manhattan. He is a leading state health policymaker, not only in New York but also nationally.
Time for some action: Biden executive actions aim to curb gun violence in America Cole Miller, KOMO News Reporter Time for some action: Biden executive actions aim to curb gun violence in America
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“They’ve offered plenty of thoughts and prayers, members of Congress, but they’ve passed not a single new federal law to reduce gun violence,” Biden said at the Rose Garden. “Enough prayers. Time for some action.
One action is to stop the increased sale of so-called “ghost guns” which can be built with kits and molded out of 3-D printers. They have no serial number and no background check is necessary. He’s also using his power increase regulation in stabilizing braces for pistols which increase their accuracy.