Injunctions with mandatory firearm surrender apply to which issues?

• A. Harassment and stalking
• B. Child Abuse and Domestic abuse
• C. Domestic abuse only
• D. All criminal cases

Answer: (B)

Injunctive relief that requires surrender of firearms is tied to protective orders issued in cases of domestic abuse and child abuse. When a judge grants an injunction for protection in those situations, a mandatory firearm surrender clause can be included, requiring the restrained person to surrender any firearms to law enforcement or another approved custodian for the duration of the order. This mechanism is designed to reduce risk to the victim and any child involved by removing firearms from possession during the protection period. It isn’t automatically part of protective orders issued for harassment or stalking alone, nor is it applied to all criminal cases. Therefore, the provision applies to domestic abuse and child abuse scenarios.