Extreme risk protection order use in six US states: a descriptive study

43.9% of petitions evaluated in the study noted threats to themselves or suicidal ideation as the precipitating event while over half (50.8%) noted interpersonal violence as the precipitating event. 24.6% of the petitions were filed due to threats to both self and others. In about 36% of petitions, unlawful or reckless firearm usage was noted. Over 77.5% of final orders were granted.