Senate passes ‘red flag’ bill, bump stock ban

PROVIDENCE – The Senate approved two bills May 24 aimed at preventing gun violence and mass shootings. The “red flag” law sponsored by Sen. Maryellen Goodwin, D-Providence, would allow police to seek an “extreme risk protective order” from Superior Court prohibiting individuals from possessing firearms, based on threats and other warning signs the person may

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