California Broadens What Can Be Seized With RED FLAG Law!

Published on January 3, 2019
Duration: 1:09

California has updated its Red Flag Law, also known as the Firearms Violence Restraining Order, through Senate Bill 1200. This change eliminates the fee for requesting a Red Flag order and expands the scope of items that can be seized to include ammunition, magazines, and bullet drums. This update took effect recently, impacting gun owners' rights regarding confiscation.

Quick Summary

California's Red Flag Law has been updated by Senate Bill 1200, eliminating the fee to request an order and expanding seizure powers to include ammunition, magazines, and bullet drums. This change allows for a broader confiscation of firearm-related items during a Firearms Violence Restraining Order.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Heads Up
  2. 00:08California Law Change: SB 1200
  3. 00:19Elimination of Red Flag Fee
  4. 00:31Expansion of Seizable Items: Ammo & Mags
  5. 00:43Impact and Call to Action
  6. 00:56Future Second Amendment Concerns

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main change to California's Red Flag Law?

California's Red Flag Law, also known as the Firearms Violence Restraining Order, has been updated by Senate Bill 1200. The key changes include eliminating the fee for requesting an order and expanding the types of items that can be seized to include ammunition, magazines, and bullet drums.

What items can now be seized under California's Red Flag Law?

Following the enactment of Senate Bill 1200, California's Red Flag Law now permits the seizure of not only firearms but also ammunition, magazines, and bullet drums. This broadens the scope of what law enforcement can confiscate during a firearms violence restraining order proceeding.

Is there a cost to request a Red Flag order in California anymore?

No, a significant change introduced by Senate Bill 1200 is the elimination of the fee for requesting a Red Flag order, or Firearms Violence Restraining Order, in California. This makes it free for individuals to initiate the process.

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