How to Contact Your Representative About Red Flag Laws

The Issue

What's at Stake

Red flag laws — also called Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) — allow family members, law enforcement, or others to petition a court to temporarily remove firearms from someone who poses an imminent danger to themselves or others. Currently, 21 states have red flag laws, but there is no federal law. Legislation to create a federal ERPO program and incentivize states to adopt red flag laws has been introduced in the current Congress.

Red flag laws have been found to reduce firearm suicide rates and have been used to prevent several potential mass shootings. Federal legislation would establish a consistent national framework and provide funding for states that enact qualifying laws.

States with red flag laws as of 2026

7.5%

Reduction in firearm suicide rates in states with red flag laws

$750M

In federal grants to states for red flag programs authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Take Action

How to Contact Your Representative — Step by Step

Find your representatives

Enter your ZIP code in RepReach to see your House rep and both Senators with direct phone numbers.

Call to support federal red flag legislation

'I urge you to support federal red flag legislation and funding for state Extreme Risk Protection Order programs' is a concrete ask.

State your position simply

A clear statement of support and your city is sufficient. Personal connection to gun violence or mental health issues adds weight.

Follow up in writing

RepReach generates a personalized written message based on your position.

What to Say

Tips for Your Call or Email

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Start with your city. Constituent calls are logged by location.

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Name the specific legislation. 'Federal red flag law' or 'Extreme Risk Protection Orders' gives a staffer a clear, loggable ask.

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Red flag laws have bipartisan support. Framing your call around public safety and due process can resonate across party lines.

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Under 60 seconds is ideal. Brief and clear is always best.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do red flag laws work?

Red flag laws allow family members, law enforcement, or (in some states) others to petition a court for an Extreme Risk Protection Order, which temporarily removes firearms from someone who poses a danger to themselves or others. The process requires a court hearing and due process protections.

Do red flag laws violate the Second Amendment?

Courts have generally upheld red flag laws as consistent with the Second Amendment when they include proper due process protections. The Supreme Court has not directly ruled on the constitutionality of red flag laws.

Does calling about red flag laws make a difference?

Yes. Red flag laws have broader bipartisan support than many other gun safety measures, and constituent pressure has been effective in moving members who are open to targeted gun safety reforms. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which included red flag funding, passed in 2022 in part because of sustained constituent pressure.

How do I find my representative's phone number?

Enter your ZIP code in the RepReach app to instantly find your House representative and both U.S. Senators with their direct district office phone numbers.

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