Politics & Government
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart Raising Awareness Of Illinois "Red Flag" Gun Law
A firearm restraining order against a person would allow police to go into that person's home to seize any guns they might have.
February 28, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has launched a billboard campaign to raise awareness of Illinois' so-called "red flag law" aimed at helping remove guns from someone who could be a danger to themselves or others.
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The Firearms Restraining Order Act allows concerned relatives or roommates to seek a court order to take away guns from someone who might be too dangerous to have one.
Evidence that could support such a court order could include recent threats or acts of violence, evidence of drug or alcohol abuse, a prior felony arrest, a violation of a restraining order or other order of protection, or a history of the use or threat of physical force against another person.
