(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz says a new extreme risk protection order law that went into effect on Monday will help save lives in Minnesota. Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and members of law enforcement spoke about the law yesterday in St. Paul. Also known as a red flag law, the measure allows courts to issue a protective order to seize firearms from anyone found to be a danger to themselves and others. Walz said that the new law does not infringe on the rights of gun owners and called it a piece of common-sense legislation. Lieutenant Governor Flanagan said the law will be a success even if only one life is saved through its use.
