06-13-2022, 05:34 PM
$tevie wrote:I wish that asking for a restraining order would trigger the abuse portion. I think waiting for conviction is going to mean a lot of abusers will be able to get a weapon because they were never convicted of anything.
[quote=Lemon Drop]Closing the "boyfriend loophole" is another important step that is included in the framework. This makes it unlawful for convicted domestic abusers to get weapons. That will save women's lives.
It does get triggered by a permanent restraining order. There doesn't have to be a conviction. Sorry i wasn't clear on that.
Currently though the federal law only applies to domestic partners, if you are in a relationship but don't live with or have kids with the abuser, they are not covered by this and could keep their weapons. So closing this loophole will save lives.