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Few in Illinois know about state's red flag law, experts say

Illinois has had a law allowing courts to take guns away from potentially dangerous people since 2019. In the wake of last week's mass shooting in Highland Park, CBS 2's Chris Tye looked into the Firearm Restraining Order Act, often referred to as a red flag law, how often it's used and what those seeking to use it should keep in mind.
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