Onondaga County’s district attorney says New York’s red flag law has likely prevented numerous tragedies, according to CNY Central.
DA Bill Fitzpatrick praised the state’s Extreme Risk Protection Order system, citing its role in removing guns from individuals deemed a threat. Since 2019, nearly 17,000 ERPO applications have been filed, with over 98% granted. Usage surged following the 2022 mass shooting in Buffalo.
Fitzpatrick emphasized that the process includes judicial oversight, due process, and a high burden of proof to protect individual rights.
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