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Title: Twisting the intent of ERPO
Post by: MillCreek on January 15, 2021, 12:54:17 PM
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/use-gun-laws-to-protect-our-communities-from-violence/

Washington state has had the Extreme Risk Protection Orders for a while now.  The intent is to temporarily remove firearms from someone who is mentally ill or expressing violent intention towards someone, as in a domestic violence situation or threatening a mass shooting.  See this editorial arguing that someone having expressing extreme political views is also grounds for seeking an ERPO.  So if Grandpa is planning to march on Washington, let's confiscate his guns.  Would this also apply to Korean store owners during riots in LA?
Title: Re: Twisting the intent of ERPO
Post by: Ben on January 15, 2021, 01:34:26 PM
And now we see the danger in these red flag laws. The last couple of weeks should make it especially clear.
Title: Re: Twisting the intent of ERPO
Post by: TommyGunn on January 15, 2021, 02:10:56 PM
If you guys think Trump was bad because *BUMP STOCKS*   you haven't seen a thing.  Wait until Biden is president ....

YOU WILL SEE A ..... "THING"   >:D
Title: Re: Twisting the intent of ERPO
Post by: lee n. field on January 15, 2021, 02:15:38 PM
Quote from: MillCreek on January 15, 2021, 12:54:17 PM
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/use-gun-laws-to-protect-our-communities-from-violence/

Washington state has had the Extreme Risk Protection Orders for a while now.  The intent is to temporarily remove firearms from someone who is mentally ill or expressing violent intention towards someone, as in a domestic violence situation or threatening a mass shooting.  See this editorial arguing that someone having expressing extreme political views is also grounds for seeking an ERPO.  So if Grandpa is planning to march on Washington, let's confiscate his guns.  Would this also apply to Korean store owners during riots in LA?

I've seen lefties get pretty unhinged, breathing threats against DJT's assciates, relatives, minions and fans.  Can we ERPO them?
Title: Re: Twisting the intent of ERPO
Post by: Angel Eyes on January 15, 2021, 03:19:08 PM
I don't think this is twisting the intent of the ERPO.  This is exactly what the proponents of "red flag laws" had in mind: stripping away the rights of anyone who opposes them.



(oops, now someone will file an ERPO against me ...)
Title: Re: Twisting the intent of ERPO
Post by: BobR on January 15, 2021, 04:00:07 PM
Quote from: Angel Eyes on January 15, 2021, 03:19:08 PM
I don't think this is twisting the intent of the ERPO.  This is exactly what the proponents of "red flag laws" had in mind: stripping away the rights of anyone who opposes them.

I tend to agree with you. Libs don't do anything like this without a look into their crystal ball, in this case they were probably thinking "what could possibly happen that we could try to use this for? You do remember the Tea Party and Oath Keepers don't you?"

Once again the camel followed his nose into the tent.

bob