30 years of federal law.
On the line.
Few cases this year will matter more to domestic-violence survivors than the one before the Supreme Court next week. If Rahimi goes the wrong way, decades of federal protection could be undone overnight.
In response, we are releasing our latest report — a clear-eyed look at how Montgomery County actually handles these cases, and where the system can do better.
Federal & State Law
A plain-language survey of the statutes governing domestic-violence firearm restrictions — and what's now under review in Rahimi.
The Removal Process
How protective orders are served and firearms recovered in Montgomery County — and where the chain breaks down.
Judicial Practice Data
Court-monitor observations of gun-related best practices used by Montgomery County District Court judges.
Recommendations
Concrete changes to strengthen the protective-order process here — and to model practice statewide.
We are deeply grateful to the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund for the grant that made this work possible — and to every donor who keeps us in the courtroom.
Help us continue our work