Red Flag laws are capable of being amongst the best and most cost-efficient methods of reducing school shootings and other gun violence. In 4 out of 5 school shootings, at least one other person had knowledge of a shooter's plan but failed to report it. Minnesota has done a great job starting this program. However, more is needed to reach its potential. In the first year, use was low. More promotion, training, and using Hamline University's implementation guidelines are needed. More aggressive rules enabling police to take the weapon first and require the at-risk person to appeal to a judge to get the weapon back. This would better protect family members. The Annunciation shooter had several Red Flag reporting opportunities, over the years, but little was reported. In the few that were reported, the interventions were minimal. 911 or TIP Line # is confusing to many.
