Extreme Risk Protection Orders
What Are Extreme Risk Protection Orders? Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), commonly known as “red flag laws,” allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who are deemed to pose a significant risk of harm to themselves or others. Minnesota enacted its ERPO law in 2023, joining a growing number of states with similar legislation. […]
Gun Rights Restoration: A Second Chance for Responsible Gun Ownership
Losing Your Gun Rights in Minnesota In Minnesota, you can lose your right to possess firearms through several avenues. A conviction for a “crime of violence” as defined by Minn. Stat. § 624.712 results in a lifetime firearms prohibition. Certain misdemeanor convictions, including domestic assault, also trigger firearms prohibitions. Additionally, court orders such as Orders […]
