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07/11/2022

What Makes 'Red Flag' Gun Laws Work

They tend to be toothless unless they have a local champion

"Red flag" laws — which allow judges to confiscate guns from people who threaten violence — tend to be toothless unless they have a local champion: A sheriff, district attorney or other authority figure who makes it their business to teach people to use them effectively, experts say.

Why it matters: Coaxing states to implement red flag laws is a centerpiece of the gun bill that President Joe Biden recently signed.

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