An extreme risk protection order law (commonly called a 'red flag' law) prohibits the purchase, possession, or control of a dangerous weapon if a person is suspected of posing a significant danger of causing physical injury to themselves or another person.
November 04, 2025
high
policy
General definition of the core restriction imposed by red flag (extreme risk protection order) laws as described in the Maine ballot context.
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
high
definition
General description of how so-called 'red flag' or extreme risk protection order laws operate.