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Laws current as of November 7, 2024 How do I get a gun violence restraining order?
The steps to get a gun violence restraining order are similar to the steps to get a domestic violence restraining order, but you will fill out different forms. When filing a petition for a gun violence restraining order, you must describe the number, types, and locations of any firearms and ammunition you believe the respondent currently possesses or controls.1
1 Cal. Penal Code § 18107
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