Red flag laws should contain harsh penalties for anyone perjuring themself to law enforcement, out of malice, to get another citizen’s firearms confiscated.

The difference in gun violence prevention efforts in red versus blue states is extreme and quantifiable, writes the city attorney of San Diego.

The analysis used Everytown’s petition data and U.S. Census Bureau population estimates for the District of Columbia and the 19 states with active red flag laws in 2023.

What happened next illustrates how state laws can help — or hinder — efforts to prevent mass shootings.

Red-flag laws are an emerging component of our response to gun violence and can help prevent a personal crisis from devolving into a public tragedy.

Controversial gun bills may not have much luck next session in Florida’s legislature. The state Senate President isn’t a fan of a couple of them, including repealing what many call “red flag ...

Research shows these laws are associated with a reduction in state suicide rates as well as preventing would-be mass shooter situations.

It’s no coincidence eight states with the lowest suicide rates have red flag laws in place.

Partner Content Red flag laws are increasingly being used to protect gun owners in crisis But gun safety advocates, law enforcement officers and health care workers think more lives could be saved.

That would upgrade Florida’s current law allowing permitless concealed carry, approved in 2023. "People may feel like it makes them more secure,” said Rudman, referring to Florida's red flag laws.

Average people need to know how to create a petition, she said, and states and communities must do a better job of promoting red flag laws. “Love and support just isn’t enough,” she said.