Extreme Risk Protection Order

An Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) is a temporary court order that prohibits a person from possessing or purchasing firearms.

In January 2024, the Minnesota Legislature enacted laws to authorize court-ordered surrender of firearms in certain dangerous situations. Minnesota is the 20th state to enact this type of legislation, often referred to as “red flag” laws.

Extreme Risk Protection Orders can protect household members from self-harm or harm to others. They can also provide critical intervention to prevent mass harm, including school shootings, and domestic terrorism or violent extremism.

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