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Extreme Risk Protection Orders

An Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) is an order from a judge that suspends a person’s license to possess or carry a gun.

An ERPO directs that a person surrender their license to possess/carry a gun and any firearms, rifles, shotguns, machine guns, stun guns, or ammunition that they possess, control, or own. Find out who can request an order and how to get one.

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Top tasks

Eligibility for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) 
Request an Extreme Risk Protection Order 

What you need to know

Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) forms 
Extreme Risk Guide 
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Additional Resources

Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) petitioner brochure (PDF 100.47 KB)
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