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The issue of firearms and gun control is a heated topic these days, with many people on both sides of the issue. Many Illinois gun owners were not happy when the Firearms Restraining Order Act took effect on January 1, 2019. This law is one of the “red flag” laws that a number of states have passed in recent years in response to the acts of gun violence that have occurred throughout the United States. It allows family members or police officers to ask a judge to issue an order to temporarily confiscate guns from someone they believe is a threat to themselves or others. If you are served with a firearms restraining order, or if you are facing weapons charges, you should understand the restrictions you will face and the potential legal consequences that could come with violating an order.

Firearms Restraining Order Process

The person asking for a firearms restraining order (FRO) is called the “petitioner,” and the person the order is against is referred to as the “respondent.” A family member of the respondent can request the FRO if they believe the respondent is a danger to themselves or another person. People who can request an FRO include:

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