Author Of Early "Red Flag" Law Says It Has "Stood The Test Of Time"

Lawmakers disagree on much of what's been proposed to stem gun violence in America. But one proposal that has support from some Republicans and Democrats is what's known as a "red flag law."

This type of law, also known as an "extreme risk protection order," is currently in force in 17 states and the District of Columbia. It gives family members, and in some cases police officers, the power to obtain a swift temporary court order from a judge to confiscate firearms from someone deemed a danger to themselves or others.