Firearm Restraining Orders
In any crisis, time is precious. Those in crisis need time to think things over, to seek help, and to get better. But bullets move faster than people can heal. When a loved one is saying or doing things that suggest they intend to harm themselves or others, having access to a gun can create a threat.
Here in Illinois, there is a tool that can help: a Firearm Restraining Order (FRO). These civil orders prevent someone in crisis from the temporary purchase or possession of firearms. By doing so, FROs can pause a potentially deadly situation and give someone the time they need to heal. Learn more:
illinois.gov/PauseToHeal
Saving Lives with Firearm Restraining Orders: A Tool to Prevent Gun Violence - Free Virtual Educational Events
The Kane County Health Department and Family Service Association of Greater Elgin invite healthcare providers, school personnel, domestic violence advocates, legal professionals and anyone interested in the topic to learn more about firearm restraining orders in an upcoming free virtual lunch and learn events. Click on a date below to RSVP and get the Zoom link.
September 17, 2025, 12pm - 1pm
October 8, 2025, 6pm - 7pm
October 21, 2025, 12pm - 1pm (in Spanish)
November 6, 2025 6pm - 7pm
November 18, 2025, 12pm - 1pm
December 9, 2025, 6pm - 7pm
December 19, 2025, 12pm - 1pm
January 8, 2026, 6pm - 7pm (in Spanish)
January 20, 2026, 12pm - 1pm
February 5, 2026, 6pm - 7pm
February 17, 2026, 12pm - 1pm (in Spanish)
March 5, 2026, 6pm - 7pm
March 24, 2026, 12pm - 1pm
