Closing a loophole in Risk Protection Orders

In the concluding episode of our series on legislative reforms,
we address a loophole in Risk Protection Orders (RPOs)—the lack
of penalties for providing firearms to individuals under an RPO.
Sheriff John Mina proposes making it a felony to knowingly give a
gun to someone under an RPO. Cristal Maisonet, assistant general
counsel at OCSO, joins us to discuss the impact of this change
and how it would strengthen protections against gun violence.


(1:25) What is a Risk Protection Order (RPO)?
(2:10) How are RPO's implemented in Florida?
(7:50) Have RPO's been effective so far?
(10:10) Explaining the current loophole the law
(12:48) How do people respond to being placed under and
RPO?
(14:02) Addressing the loophole