red flag law
(US) A gun control law permitting police or family members to petition a state court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves.
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(US) A gun control law permitting police or family members to petition a state court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves.
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(UK, US, historical) A law enacted in the late 19th century, requiring drivers of early automobiles to take certain safety precautions, including waving a red flag in front of the vehicle as a warning.
“@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social: My Red Flag Law is saving lives here in Michigan – we need to take it national.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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