NC lawmakers file ‘red flag bill’ in response to school shootings
NORTH CAROLINA (CBS 17) — On the heels of the deadly Parkland and Sante Fe school shootings, many across North Carolina are calling on lawmakers to make some changes to the gun laws.
One group of Democratic lawmakers is trying to do that with House Bill 976, also known as the “Red Flag Bill.”
“Mere thoughts and prayers are not enough,” said Rep. Marcia Morey (D-Durham). “It’s time to stop this carnage of gun violence.”
The bill, introduced on Tuesday, would allow a family member, roommate or law enforcement officer to petition the court to bar someone from owning a gun if they are deemed dangerous.
“You go out there and take those weapons. You perhaps save that person who possesses them from doing harm to themselves or others,” said Sen. Floyd McKissick, Jr. (D-Durham).
After the petition is filed a hearing is held, in most cases, on the same day and a judge determines whether or not there is enough evidence to force someone to temporarily surrender their firearms.
Nine states, Florida, Vermont, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Indiana, California, Washington and Oregon, have red flag laws.
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