Red-Flag

Legislators have resolved differences over a proposal to allow for the temporary removal of firearms from people considered a danger to themselves or others.

BOSTON (AP) _ Supporters of a so-called ``red flag'' bill pending on Beacon Hill say preemptively disarming individuals who show signs of unstable or dangerous behavior could help prevent future mass shootings. The measure would allow family members or police officers concerned that a legal gun owner poses a significant risk to themselves or others to petition a judge for an extreme risk protectio