Do red flag laws actually work Psychiatrist weighs in

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Covenant School shooting is renewing debate over “red flag” laws, designed to temporarily take away weapons from individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others. Nashville Police Chief John Drake said he wishes more could’ve been done to alert officers to Audrey Hale before Monday’s tragic shooting at The Covenant School. “Had it been reported that she was suicidal or that she was going to kill someone, and it had been made known to us, then we would have tried to get those weapons,” Drake said. Currently, 19 states have “red flag” laws, allowing…