Shootings

Florida’s Red Flag Law Comes Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Gun Deaths and Mixed Results on Mass Shootings

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Florida’s red flag law, implemented in response to the devastating shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, aims to prevent potential crimes by allowing the state to seize firearms from individuals deemed at risk. Since the law’s passage, over 12,000 people have temporarily lost access to their weapons based on reports received from concerned family members or friends, as state records indicate. Under this legislation, a judge can issue a temporary risk protection order, preventing a gun owner from having access to their firearms. These weapons can then be placed in … Read more

Grieving Gilbert Family Propels ‘Christian’s Law’ to Protect Kids from Accidental Shootings

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GILBERT, AZ – A Gilbert family is pushing for a new law in memory of their late son, Christian Petillo, who tragically lost his life in a preventable shooting accident. Christian’s parents, Bruce and Claire Petillo, have introduced a bill called “Christian’s Law” at the state Capitol, aimed at promoting gun safety by requiring homeowners to properly secure their firearms. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Longdon, was reintroduced as House Bill 2233 after not progressing in the previous legislative session. Christian, a 15-year-old boy, was fatally shot during a sleepover at a friend’s house … Read more