Resources

This checklist for judges provides key information on the federal Gun Control Act provisions prohibiting purchase or possession of firearms by those subject to a protection order or those convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

This checklist for law enforcement provides information on two classes of persons prohibited under the domestic violence related provisions of the federal Gun Control Act.

This guide for prosecutors provides key information on the federal Gun Control Act prohibiting those subject to a protection order or those convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from possessing a firearm or ammunition.

In Henderson, the Court held that a court-ordered transfer of a felon’s lawfully owned firearms from law enforcement custody to a third party is not barred by current federal firearm prohibitions.

This article examines practices in Wisconsin that help facilitate surrender of firearms from prohibited possessors.