SAFE Tool (2025)

The SAFE tool assists survivors with evaluating if, when, how, and for what period they may want to request that an intimate partner who abused them be prohibited from use, possession, or ownership of firearm(s) and ammunition.

Organization
BWJP
Legal & Policy
Link to the SAFE Tool (2025) page

Firearm Checklist for Prosecutors

This checklist includes guidance for prosecutors on protection orders, the application of federal law, considerations, and coordinated community efforts.

Organization
BWJP
Legal & Policy
Link to the Firearm Checklist for Prosecutors page

Firearm Checklist for Law Enforcement

This checklist includes guidance for law enforcement on protection orders, misdemeanor crimes, seizure and safe return of firearms, and more.

Organization
BWJP
Professional Skill Development
Link to the Firearm Checklist for Law Enforcement page

Firearm Checklist for Judges

This checklist includes guidance for judges on protection orders, facilitating enforcement, misdemeanor crimes, surrender of firearms, and judicial notification.

Organization
BWJP
Professional Skill Development
Link to the Firearm Checklist for Judges page

Firearm Checklist for Advocates

This checklist includes guidance for advocates on facilitating the firearm discussion, removal during issuance of protection orders, enforcement, and transfer.

Organization
BWJP
Professional Skill Development
Link to the Firearm Checklist for Advocates page