This Article presents an overview of ERPO laws, the rationale behind their development, and a review and analysis that considers emerging constitutional challenges to these laws (under both the Second Amendment and due process protections) in the post-Bruen era.
Research on Extreme Risk Protection Orders, An Evidence-Based Policy That Saves Lives Feb. 2023 Research on Extreme Risk Protection Orders, An Evidence-Based Policy That Saves LivesExtreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), sometimes referred to as Red Flag laws, empower law enforcement, family members, and others to work with courts to temporarily remove firearms from those who pose a danger to themselves or others. Research suggests that ERPOs are a valuable gun violence prevention tool that can save lives.
Extreme risk protection orders in response to threats of multiple victim/mass shooting in six U.S. states: A descriptive study Dec. 2022 Extreme risk protection orders in response to threats of multiple victim/mass shooting in six U.S. states: A descriptive studyWe collected and abstracted information from ERPO cases from six states (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, and Washington).
Extreme risk protection orders in King County, Washington: The epidemiology of dangerous behaviors and an intervention response Jul. 2020 Extreme risk protection orders in King County, Washington: The epidemiology of dangerous behaviors and an intervention responseThe early experience of King County offers important insight into how early adopters of these laws are incorporating EPROs into their approach to gun violence prevention.
Reducing a suicidal person's access to lethal means of suicide: a research agenda Sep. 2014 Reducing a suicidal person’s access to lethal means of suicide: a research agendaReducing the availability of highly lethal and commonly used suicide methods has been associated with declines in suicide rates of as much as 30%-50% in other countries. The theory and evidence underlying means restriction is outlined.