What is a Gun Violence Restraining Order?

Restraining order document

A Gun Violence Restraining order (GVRO) is a court order that:

  • Prohibits the restrained party from possessing a gun, ammunition, or magazines
  • Prohibits the retrained party from buying a gun, ammunition, or magazines
  • Requires the restrained party to surrender any guns, ammunition, and magazines to the police; sell them to or store them with a licensed gun dealer

If you are concerned someone close to you may use a gun to hurt themselves or another person, you can ask for a GVRO.

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