Malloy Tries A Second Time To Limit Access To Firearms For Subjects of Temporary Restraining Orders
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy will try again this year to get firearms away from those accused of domestic violence offenses.
The goal of the legislation is to get firearms out of the hands of individuals who are the subject of a temporary restraining order stemming from domestic violence. The legislation would remove firearms from the targets of temporary restraining orders within 24 hours rather than waiting for a hearing before a judge.
Currently, there is no prohibition on the possession of firearms for subjects of temporary restraining orders. At the moment, a judge has to hold a hearing within 14 days of the temporary restraining order being issued to determine how long the restraining order will be in effect. If a full restraining order is then issued, a defendant then has two business days to transfer their firearm and ammunition to a federally licensed firearm dealer or the state.
Malloy, who first pitched the legislation on the campaign trail in 2014, has said two weeks and two days is too long to wait when statistics show women in abusive relationships are five times more likely to be killed if their abuser has access to a firearm.
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