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Police use Red Flag Law to seize weapons of man who 'showed interest' in mass shootings

Under the law, a judge can temporarily take away someone's weapons if they're a danger to others or even themselves.

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Police use Red Flag Law to seize weapons of man who 'showed interest' in mass shootings

Under the law, a judge can temporarily take away someone's weapons if they're a danger to others or even themselves.

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