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What can I do to make it more likely that the abuser's gun will be taken away when I get a restraining order?
Here are some things that may help:
- If the abuser has a gun, tell the judge how many guns s/he has and if s/he has ever threatened you with one;
- Ask the judge to make it clear in your order that the abuser can’t own, buy, or have a gun while the order is in effect; and
- Before leaving the courthouse, make sure that the gun restriction is written on your order.
It may also be helpful if the judge explains what will happen to the abuser’s guns after court. If the judge agrees to take away the guns, you can also ask the judge to:
- require the abuser to give his/her guns to the police or allow the police to go to the abuser’s house and take them;
- clearly state how long the guns will be kept away from the abuser; and
- order the police to inform you when the guns are returned to the abuser.
