USCCA President Tim Schmidt Reacts to Recent 'Red Flag' or EROP Laws

Do you have self-defense legal protection like USCCA or U.S. & Texas LawShield? Do you have concerns about legal protection and the extent of coverage that they provide?

Tim Schmidt, President of the USCCA, released the following statement in response to members' concerns about protection from recently enacted Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) laws.

ERPO 'Red Flag' Defense
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I’ve recently discovered that some USCCA members are concerned with the recent passing of ‘Red Flag’ or Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) laws. I’ve also seen responses from USCCA / Delta Defense staff to social media posts & inquiries regarding these laws.

Needless to say, ‘Red Flag’ & ERPO laws make me very nervous. I’m sure these laws are designed to protect innocent people. But in my opinion, they allow for the confiscation of firearms without adequate due process and force citizens to prove their innocence rather than forcing the state to prove that a person is guilty. Furthermore, it would be far too easy to abuse these laws. Imagine losing your right to own a gun because someone with an axe to grind simply claims that you’re a danger.

It is for these reasons that I want every USCCA member to know and understand that we will always have your back if you’re ever in an unfounded ‘Red Flag’ or ERPO situation. As responsibly armed Americans, we will always be under attack from the forces of evil who wish to take guns away from ALL law-abiding Americans.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Timothy J. Schmidt Sr.
President & Founder - USCCA