In Florida, firearm safety has been a recent topic of discussion with people thinking about safety. Given the number of incidents in which people have used a weapon – which they owned legally – to do untold damage, state lawmakers sought to put safeguards in place to...
Risk Protection Orders
Risk protection orders are legal in Florida but can be removed
The right to possess a firearm is enshrined in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Still, Florida “red-flag” laws permit the issuance of risk protection orders that impede on this right and prohibit you from possessing a firearm. Sometimes, a red-flag order...
Can a loved one be confined for mental health reasons?
There are few things more difficult than when a loved one is experiencing problems with their mental health. What can you do if they’re having suicidal thoughts or you believe they’re a danger to themselves or others? What if they don’t want help or aren’t even aware...
What is an extreme risk protection order and how does it work?
Sometimes, a resident of Florida might need a special protection order. An extreme risk protection order is one of those options. It’s important to understand what they are and what purpose they serve. What is an extreme risk protection order? An extreme risk...
