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Extreme Risk Protection Orders

An Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), also known as a red flag law, is an order from a judge that suspends a person’s license to possess or carry a gun.

An ERPO directs a person to 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.

Featured resources

Eligibility for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO)  Request an Extreme Risk Protection Order  Protection orders during COVID-19 

Laws

Massachusetts state law that governs Extreme Risk Protection Orders and related topics

ERPO law  Law about guns & other weapons 

ERPO resources

Extreme Risk Guide  ERPO forms  ERPO interactive data dashboard 
Open PDF file, 100.47 KB, for Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) petitioner brochure (PDF 100.47 KB)
Chat or text with a law librarian  Glossary of court terms 

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