extreme risk protection orders

Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), also known as gun violence restraining orders, are legal tools that allow family members, household members, or law enforcement to request temporary removal of firearms from someone who poses a significant risk to themselves or others. When granted, ERPOs can prevent access to guns for a specified period, helping to reduce the potential for violence or self-harm. They are meant to provide a proactive approach to firearm safety, balancing individual rights with community safety, and can be extended or made permanent if risk persists.