What is a firearms restraining order?
A firearms restraining order is a civil court order that prohibits an individual (respondent) from having firearms in his/her custody or control or from purchasing or receiving a firearm.1
1 430 ILCS 67/5
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A firearms restraining order is a civil court order that prohibits an individual (respondent) from having firearms in his/her custody or control or from purchasing or receiving a firearm.1
1 430 ILCS 67/5
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