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Keene Sentinel: Retired Keene police officer pushes for 'red-flag' gun bill
By William Holt Sentinel Staff
Jul 11, 2018
A retired Keene police officer is leading the charge on a so-called “red-flag” bill in the state that would make it easier for law enforcement to seize the firearms of someone determined to constitute a threat.
During the past several months, John F. Stewart has been putting together the framework for a bill that would allow courts to issue an order for law enforcement agencies to temporarily confiscate the weapons of someone deemed to pose a risk to themselves or others.
Stewart, who lives in Keene, worked for the city’s police department for 22 years before retiring as an officer in 2014. ...
By William Holt Sentinel Staff
Jul 11, 2018
A retired Keene police officer is leading the charge on a so-called “red-flag” bill in the state that would make it easier for law enforcement to seize the firearms of someone determined to constitute a threat.
During the past several months, John F. Stewart has been putting together the framework for a bill that would allow courts to issue an order for law enforcement agencies to temporarily confiscate the weapons of someone deemed to pose a risk to themselves or others.
Stewart, who lives in Keene, worked for the city’s police department for 22 years before retiring as an officer in 2014. ...