First they came for those who were clinically and we didn’t object, then they came for those who were “too different” as the voices of dissent were scarcely heard then they came for me and those left were scared to say a word in my defense. Red Flag Laws if only used to take away guns for those who appear to be a harm to themselves or others is something we all can stand behind but how is that determined and by whom. Some might use these laws to take away guns from law abiding citizens who are not a threat to society at large but their political power grab. How do we prevent Red Flag Laws from becoming Red Flags that turn our country upside down? Here are a few suggestions (below). Please share your own thoughts and concerns. For if we get this wrong this fictional story above might become reality before we know it.
(1) IMMEDIATE APPEAL TO COURT W DIFFERENT MAKEUP- A person who has had their gun ownership taken away due to perceived threat to himself or others has the right to an immediate appeal to a court which has judge(s )leaning to their political persuasion. These courts should be set up in every state that has these Red Flag Laws and have a majority of it’s members being appointed by the minority political party of said state.
(2) TIMELY REVIEW- An individual who has their gun confiscated has the opportunity for a review within 6-12 months to see if she/he is no longer a threat to themselves or society as a whole. If given their rights to gun ownership back they will still can be monitored by peace officers.
(3) PENALTY- If an individual has brought false or misleading information to the police or courts that caused the right of another individual to protect themselves and or their loved one taken away (for malicious, political reasons) that individual will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.