New Gun-Control Laws Taking Effect In Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland authorities and mental health professionals already have been training to implement a new law that enables courts to temporarily restrict firearms access for people found to be a risk to themselves or others.
The new red flag law takes effect Monday on the one-year anniversary of the nation's deadliest mass shooting in modern history in Las Vegas.
New 'Red Flag' Law Could Take Guns Away From Those Who Present A Danger
Montgomery County Sheriff Darren Popkin says Maryland authorities are notified daily about people who may be suffering from a mental health crisis and may have been expressing violent tendencies.
He says the new law will save lives. He spoke at a news conference Monday in Annapolis with lawmakers and supporters of the new law.
It allows police, medical professionals and close relatives to seek a court order.
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