Stinchfield | Dawn Hillyer: "A Protective Order is a Piece of Paper" - 4/5/17

Published on April 5, 2017
Duration: 1:33

This video discusses the limitations of protective orders in providing immediate safety, emphasizing that they are merely pieces of paper. It highlights the delay in obtaining a concealed carry permit and proposes a legislative change to allow individuals with protective orders to carry firearms while awaiting their permit, thereby expediting their ability to legally protect themselves.

Quick Summary

Protective orders are often insufficient for immediate safety, as they are merely legal documents and police response is reactionary. Proposed legislation seeks to allow individuals with protective orders to carry firearms while awaiting their concealed carry permit, expediting their ability to legally protect themselves.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Limitations of Protective Orders
  2. 00:13Protective Orders as Pieces of Paper
  3. 00:19Police Reactionary Role
  4. 00:34Paper vs. Physical Protection
  5. 00:40Helplessness and Permit Delays
  6. 00:48Proposed Legislative Change
  7. 00:50Allowing Carry with Protective Orders
  8. 01:01Expediting Legal Carry
  9. 01:10Temporary Gun Permit
  10. 01:15Legal Self-Protection

Frequently Asked Questions

Are protective orders effective for immediate safety?

No, protective orders are often described as 'pieces of paper' that do not guarantee immediate safety. While they are a legal tool, they do not prevent an abuser from escalating behavior, and police response is typically reactionary.

What is the proposed legislative solution for individuals with protective orders?

The proposed legislation aims to allow individuals who have applied for a protective order to obtain a temporary permit to carry a concealed firearm while they wait for their official concealed carry permit to be processed.

How long does it typically take to get a concealed carry permit?

In some states, the process of obtaining a concealed carry permit can take up to 60 days. During this waiting period, individuals are unable to legally carry a firearm for self-defense.

Does the proposed bill change the requirements for obtaining a gun permit?

No, the proposed bill does not change the fundamental requirements for qualifying for a firearm permit. It would simply expedite the ability for eligible individuals to legally carry a firearm while their permit is being processed.

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