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Greenville City Escalates Flag Size Dispute with Camping World, Approves Lawsuit Over Giant American Flag

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Greenville, N.C. – In a momentous decision on Monday night, the Greenville City Council voted 4-2 to proceed with legal action against Camping World. The company is accused of breaching local regulations by displaying an oversized American flag at its store location. This move by the council marks a significant escalation in the city’s enforcement of zoning and planning standards. The issue began when the city issued a violation notice to Camping World on October 31, after officials determined that the flag and its flagpole exceeded the size limits set by local codes. The flag … Read more

Rising Use of Red Flag Laws Aims to Shield At-Risk Gun Owners and Enhance Safety

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Across the United States, an increasing number of states are deploying red flag laws as a proactive approach to prevent gun violence. These laws, officially known as extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed to pose a danger to themselves or others. This measure, rooted in the aim to enhance public safety, also functions as a tool to intervene during mental health crises, potentially averting tragedies before they occur. Traditionally, these laws have been used to address risks of harm to others, but there is a growing recognition … Read more

Family’s Tragedy Highlights Urgent Need for Awareness and Use of Red Flag Laws in Preventing Gun-Related Suicides

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Wallingford, Connecticut — Adriana Pentz reflects painfully on the tragic loss of her brother, Luc-John Pentz, in 2017, wishing she had known about Connecticut’s red flag law that might have saved his life. Luc-John, a 30-year-old struggling with life stressors and alcohol, had secretly purchased a firearm, only intensifying his sister’s fears about his safety. His death by suicide marked a harrowing moment that underscored the potential impact of preventive measures like red flag laws. Connecticut pioneered these laws in 1999, empowering family members, law enforcement, and sometimes health care workers to request courts to … Read more

Governor DeSantis Pushes to End ‘Red Flag’ Gun Laws, Advocates for Increased Involuntary Commitments Instead

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Tallahassee, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has sparked controversy with his call to repeal the state’s “red flag” laws, which were implemented to prevent individuals deemed dangerous by courts from possessing firearms. These laws, enacted during Rick Scott’s tenure as governor following the tragic mass shooting at a Parkland high school in February 2018, are now criticized by DeSantis as violations of due process. According to DeSantis, the red flag laws reverse the burden of proof, placing it on the individual to demonstrate they are not a threat, rather than on the government. This … Read more