PBS NewsHour Shares Red Flag Laws Investigation

The PBS NewsHour shared excerpts from the recent RMPBS investigation "Insight with John Ferrugia: Imminent Danger" in a report titled "How red flag laws could help families grappling with guns and mental illness."

This report includes exclusive interviews with the parents of two mentally ill gunmen, and explores the spread of red flag laws around the country following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

From NewsHour:

While some states have "red flag" laws that allow a judge to temporarily remove a mentally ill person's access to guns, it's not easy to balance their rights with the need for public safety. Special correspondent John Ferrugia of Rocky Mountain PBS reports on how families wish they could have been more empowered to help ailing loved ones and prevent deadly violence.

Learn more and watch the full investigation:

• "Insight with John Ferrugia: Imminent Danger"

Related Insight articles:

• Red Flag Bill Introduced in Colorado State House
• Red Flag Bill Begins Journey Through Colorado Legislature
• Colorado Congressman Sponsors National ‘Red Flag’ Bill the Same Week a Similar Measure Died in the State Legislature