Red Flag Laws Explained: Can ERPOs Stop School Shootings?
From Stop the Killing by Evergreen Podcasts & Sarah Ferris Media
March 19, 2026 · 0 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential of Extreme Risk Protection Orders to prevent school shootings and reduce firearm-related deaths.
⚠️ Could a simple legal tool stop violence before it happens? Research into Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) — often called Red Flag Laws — is showing promising results. In states like Connecticut and Indiana, firearm suicides dropped 14% and 7.5% after these laws were introduced. Another multi-state study found that for roughly every 13–18 ERPOs issued, one life was saved. It’s early research — but the evidence is growing that temporarily removing access to firearms during a crisis can reduce deaths. 🎙 This conversation and the research behind it is explored 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 #SchoolSafety #RedFlagLaws #GunViolencePrevention #TrueCrimePodcast #MassShootingPrevention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- gun violence prevention
- school safety
- legal tools
- extreme risk protection orders
- research findings
- firearm access
Keywords
- Red Flag Laws
- ERPOs
- gun violence
- school shootings
- firearm suicides
- legal tools
- crisis intervention
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Evergreen Podcasts, Sarah Ferris Media
Places: Connecticut, Indiana
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