Minnesota Democrats unveil new 'red-flag' gun plan. Here's what it would do.

A DFL-backed bill introduced in the Senate on Thursday would allow police or family members to petition a court to temporarily seize someone’s guns if they are deemed a threat.

But here’s the catch — the seizure could happen with or without the gun owner having a say.

The Senate bill, which has a similar companion in the House, was authored by Sen. Ron Latz, DFL-St. Louis Park. The petitions could be made by family or household members, police, a city or county attorney or a guardian.

HOW IT WOULD WORK

There are two ways one’s guns could be seized:

* A hearing with the gun owner. If the court finds it is more likely than not the gun owner is a danger to themselves or others, it can issue an “extreme risk protective order” lasting between six months and two years.
* An “emergency extreme risk protective order” can be given if the court finds reasonable evidence the gun owner poses an immediate and present danger to themselves or others. The emergency order could be issued without hearing from the gun owner. It would expire after 14 days if no further hearing was held.

Read more: https://www.twincities.com/2019/01/24/mn-dems-unveil-new-red-flag-gun-plan-heres-what-it-would-do/