red flag law
"Red flag laws" are modern legal measures designed to prevent gun violence by temporarily removing firearms from individuals considered a danger to themselves or others.
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Definition
B2Modern Gun Control
(legal, US)A regulation allowing courts to temporarily confiscate firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others.
Example
- Under the red flag law, the court ordered the temporary removal of his firearms due to his recent threats.
- Family members can petition for a red flag law intervention if they believe someone poses a danger.
C1Historical Automotive Safety
(historical, UK, US)A 19th-century regulation requiring drivers of early automobiles to take safety measures, including having a person walk ahead of the vehicle with a red flag.
Example
- In the late 1800s, red flag laws mandated that a person walk in front of cars to warn pedestrians.
- The red flag law was eventually repealed as automotive technology advanced.
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