Domestic violence protective orders play a critical role in keeping firearms away from abusers under federal and Maryland law. When effectively enforced, protective orders that...
Gun Restrictions in Domestic Violence Protective Orders: Judicial Practices in Montgomery County District Court, January 2024-July 2025
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