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This bill establishes a comprehensive grant program and legal framework for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), which are court-ordered mechanisms to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a potential danger to themselves or others. The bill creates a federal grant program to support states and tribal governments in developing ERPO legislation, providing funding for training law enforcement, developing court protocols, and raising public awareness. Key provisions include requirements for ERPO petitions, which can be filed by law enforcement or other authorized individuals, with mandatory due process protections such as notice and opportunity for a hearing. The orders can be issued ex parte in emergencies and must be based on evidence that the individual poses a significant risk. The bill also amends federal law to prohibit firearm possession for individuals subject to ERPOs and requires these orders to be recorded in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Additionally, the legislation mandates annual reporting on ERPO usage, including demographic data and the number of orders issued, and ensures that ERPOs issued in one jurisdiction receive full faith and credit in other states and tribal territories. The goal is to provide a legal tool to prevent potential gun-related violence or self-harm by temporarily restricting firearm access for individuals in crisis.

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