March 24, 2025
What are Red Flag and Emergency Orders?
Attorneys On Retainer (“AOR”) believes that you deserve to have the benefit of competent representation if you are served with an order that results in the temporary seizure of any firearm you otherwise lawfully possess or prevents your otherwise lawful possession or acquisition of any firearm. Such orders go by a variety of names, including Red Flag Orders (“RFOs”) or Extreme Risk Protection Orders (“ERPOs”). Red Flag Laws allow family members, certain community members, and law enforcement officers to petition a court directly for an RFO, which temporarily restricts an individual’s access to guns if they are found to present a significant risk of harming themselves or others.
Currently, 21 states and the District of Columbia have enacted RFO laws. Like most protective and restraining orders, courts may issue emergency and non-emergency RFOs. Ex parte orders are emergency orders that may be issued by a court when the threat of harm is imminent, while final orders are issued after notice is given to the respondent and a hearing is held where the respondent has the opportunity to contest the order. Ex parte orders differ from final orders in duration and what must be proven to obtain an order.
What Red Flag and Emergency Order Coverage Do We Offer?
The Attorneys On Retainer offers its members up to $15,000 in legal representation coverage for defending against or challenging Red Flag Orders (“RFOs”) or other similar orders that temporarily restrict a member’s access to firearms. This will include coverage on injunction hearings, orders of protection, or orders prohibiting harassment, whether obtained ex parte or at a contested hearing. AOR is committed to upholding your right to due process. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to defend themselves in court without having their firearm confiscated prior to their appearance or before a thorough mental health evaluation is conducted.
If you are a member of the Attorneys On Retainer, you will receive representation from The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm in red flag and emergency orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AOR offer criminal defense, civil defense, or both? And what are the limits?
Regarding self-defense-related legal matters only, AOR includes 100% of your attorneys’ fees through trial and any additional court costs and 3rd party expenses necessary for effective representation. Victim’s rights representation, civil defense, and any necessary appeals are also included without any additional fees, costs, or expenses. AOR also offers up to $50,000 toward bail, $4,000 toward scene cleanup, $1,500 toward mental health counseling services, and $1,000 toward firearm replacement reimbursement.
Does AOR include civil or compensatory damages?
Yes. We now offer up to $100,000 in civil or compensatory damages.
Why did AOR eliminate the 35% discount on attorney's fees for non-self-defense cases?
AOR no longer offers the 35% discount on attorney’s fees for non-self-defense cases because The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm (“AFF”) now accepts only self-defense cases. The attorneys at AFF are focused solely on self-defense cases and do not accept any cases from any retained matter other than self-defense cases. The only exception is when we accept a legal advocacy case to generally advance 2A rights or some other pro-freedom interest.
What is AOR's new civil liability coverage?
Becoming a member of AOR and an affiliate of The Attorneys On Retainer Association now includes civil liability coverage. Members are covered for up to $100,000 in civil liability related to self-defense matters. Additionally, AOR is actively working to increase the amount of civil liability coverage available to members. Details will be available as soon as possible.
What is AOR's new red flag/emergency order coverage?
AOR now provides all members of The AOR Program and affiliates of The Attorneys On Retainer Association with up to $15,000 in legal representation coverage against or challenging emergency orders such as injunctions or orders of protection where the member’s firearm rights were suspended. You DO NOT have to be in a self-defense incident in order to receive this coverage. Additionally, the coverage does not apply to court orders issued in family law court proceedings. AOR is proud to represent members in “red flag” cases.
What is AOR's new expungement/record sealing coverage?
AOR now provides all members and affiliates of The Attorneys On Retainer Association with up to $5,000 in legal representation coverage for fees and expenses incurred on behalf of members for any petition to clear record, set aside conviction, or expunge any conviction as permitted by relevant state law resulting from a member’s involvement in a self-defense-related matter which arose entirely after the member joined AOR.
What is AOR's new online firearms education and training component?
AOR now provides all members and affiliates of The Attorneys On Retainer Association with an online training curriculum focused on the safe and legal ownership and use of firearms and other related self-defense matters. This curriculum includes training on general firearm safety rules, safe handling and storing firearms, practical instruction on loading and firing firearms, and information about legal rights and responsibilities related to firearms and self-defense issues.
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