Domestic Violence Orders Also Ban Guns

The top federal law official in Idaho says a little-publicized provision of the Violent Crime Control Act of 1994 forbids anyone under a domestic restraining order from possessing a firearm or ammunition.

U.S. Attorney Betty Richardson on Friday made public a letter she has sent to judges, prosecutors, sheriffs and police chiefs in the state, making them aware of the law.

“Properly implemented, the provision may serve to reduce fatalities and serious injuries,” she said.

The new law says anyone under a domestic violence restraining order cannot possess or receive any firearm or ammunition. Richardson said that covers all types of firearms and ammunition, not just assault weapons and pistols. , DataTimes