English Dictionary

red flag law

noun

(US) A gun control law permitting police or family members to petition a state court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves.

The red flag law allows authorities to temporarily confiscate firearms from individuals deemed to be a risk to themselves or others.

意味（1）

(US) A gun control law permitting police or family members to petition a state court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves.

意味（2）

(UK, US, historical) A law enacted in the late 19th century, requiring drivers of early automobiles to take certain safety precautions, including waving a red flag in front of the vehicle as a warning.