Red flag laws are statutes that empower family members to petition a court to restrict a potentially dangerous person's access to firearms.
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General definition of red flag laws used in U.S. state-level policy.
As of 2025-11-04, more than 20 U.S. states had enacted red flag laws that allow courts to temporarily restrict individuals' access to firearms.
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Count of U.S. states with red flag laws as reported in late 2025.