U.S. federal law prohibits persons with prior felony convictions from possessing firearms.
November 15, 2025
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legal
Federal prohibition on firearm possession by felons under U.S. law.
A 'red flag' law allows law enforcement officers and an individual's family members to petition a court to temporarily prohibit that person from possessing firearms or other specified dangerous weapons if they can demonstrate the person poses a significant danger to themselves or others.
November 02, 2025
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definition
General description of how so-called 'red flag' or extreme risk protection order laws operate.
A 'yellow flag' law, as implemented in Maine, permits only law enforcement officers to petition a court to temporarily restrict a person's access to firearms.
November 02, 2025
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definition
Description of the narrower scope of 'yellow flag' laws compared with broader red flag proposals.
Law enforcement investigations of shootings commonly include recovering firearms and shell casings, reviewing surveillance video, and interviewing witnesses and potential suspects to establish events and motive.
October 05, 2025
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temporal
Typical investigative procedures used by police following shooting incidents.
Under U.S. federal law, individuals who use illegal drugs are prohibited from possessing firearms.
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legal
Federal prohibition on firearm possession by illegal drug users.
Law enforcement officers can discover and seize firearms and ammunition stored in parked vehicles during checks or searches at transportation hubs.
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procedural
Describes a common law-enforcement outcome when vehicles at public transit facilities are inspected or investigated.
Courts can impose conditions of pretrial release that prohibit defendants from possessing firearms.
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legal
As part of bond or release conditions, courts may restrict firearm possession to mitigate public-safety risks.
Road rage incidents can escalate into vehicular collisions, heated confrontations between drivers, and in some cases the discharge of firearms into occupied vehicles, creating a risk of serious injury or death.
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general
Describes common escalation pathways and potential outcomes of aggressive driving and confrontations on roadways.