What can Utah do in the wake of recent mass shootings?

Three recent mass shootings have left America reeling once again. President Trump and congressional leaders have spoken up to support red flag laws, reviving a push for federal legislation around evidence-based policy that allows a court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person in crisis threatening harm to themselves or others.

Utah has proposed its own red flag law, carefully developed by a wide range of stakeholders to prevent firearm suicides and other deaths, including mass shootings, while protecting Second Amendment rights.

Join our panel of experts: Chief Tom Ross (Bountiful Police Department), Kim Meyer (Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Department of Human Services), Erin Jemison (Director of Public Policy, YWCA-Utah), Brandon Roper (entrepreneur, competition shooter and conceal carry instructor) and moderator Carrie Butler (Policy Director, Action Utah).

Learn about Utah’s red flag bill (the Extreme Risk Protection Order bill) and specific things YOU can do to help get it passed!

Join us for a panel discussion with experts to:

• Learn about Utah's red flag bill

• Learn about federal red flag legislation

• Find out what you can do to support Utah's red flag bill

• Get tips on how to talk about red flag laws so people will listen

This event is free and open to the public. So bring a bag lunch and join us!

Details: Please meet in the State Office Building Auditorium (North) Building. This event will begin on time. Please arrive early to allow plenty of time to find parking!

BONUS: This event will take place during Interim Session at the State Capitol. For those audience members interested in learning more about what happens on Capitol Hill, we will host a brief, optional tour following the conclusion of this event.