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[–] DaddleDew@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mean if someone makes death threats to someone else they should absolutely have their guns taken away.

The problem is that the system is open to abuse. Anyone who wants to get back at someone can make up allegations and have their guns taken away with no due process.

But on the other hand if you make this process too difficult you can allow someone who is actually dangerous to keep their guns.

[–] mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mean if someone makes death threats to someone else they should absolutely have their guns taken away.

The thing is, this isn't shown in the original post. Also, making death threats on its own is illegal, red flag laws aren't required if the person making the report has proof.

Said victim could even get a restraining order if they were worried about violence, which won't completely assure safety but will go down a process that actually uses due process and doesn't violate anyone's rights.

[–] DaddleDew@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I never said that Anon made any death threat and the concern you are raising is covered in the rest of my comment.