⚠️ How many lives can Red Flag Laws actually save?
From Stop the Killing by Evergreen Podcasts & Sarah Ferris Media
March 20, 2026 · 1 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of Red Flag Laws on preventing violence and suicide based on a six-state study.
⚠️ How many lives can Red Flag Laws actually save? A six-state study looked at how Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) are used to prevent violence and suicide. The finding was striking. For roughly every 13–18 ERPOs issued… one life was saved. Most often by preventing firearm suicide during a crisis moment. It’s still early research, but the evidence is increasingly clear:temporarily removing access to a gun during a crisis can reduce deaths. 🎙 We break down the research and how these laws work in the latest episode of Stop the Killing. Supporters can listen right now on Patreon👉 Patreon.com/stopthekilling Or listen on Apple Podcasts — simply click the link in the app. Because understanding the warning signs — and the tools that exist — could save lives. #StopTheKilling #RedFlagLaws #GunViolencePrevention #SchoolSafety #MassShootingPrevention #TrueCrimePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- Red Flag Laws
- Extreme Risk Protection Orders
- gun violence prevention
- suicide prevention
- research analysis
Keywords
- Red Flag Laws
- ERPOs
- gun access
- suicide prevention
- violence prevention
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Evergreen Podcasts, Sarah Ferris Media, Patreon, Apple Podcasts
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