One year ago, Michigan implemented stricter gun laws, including the Extreme Risk Protection Order law, which allows courts to temporarily restrict firearm access for individuals considered a risk to themselves or others. Since its enactment in February 2024, judges approved 287 of 391 Extreme Risk Protection Order requests, according to ClickOnDetroit. The state also introduced safe storage laws to help prevent firearm accidents involving minors.

Organizations like Cease Fire Detroit have distributed hundreds of free gun locks in the city, according to Manager Daryl Harris in a statement to ClickOnDetroit. Community efforts continue alongside the implementation of the Extreme Risk Protection Order law, with nearly three-quarters of requests approved by judges, as reported by Bridge Michigan. The law was introduced following a shooting at Michigan State University.

Family members and healthcare professionals now have the ability to report concerns under this initiative, which is intended to address potential risks. Ryan Bates, Executive Director at End Gun Violence MI, stated to WILX, "As advocates, we thought it was important that family members to make a report because family members are often who is closest to the person in crisis." The laws provide a way for those closest to individuals in crisis to take action when concerns arise.

Some critics, including House Speaker Matt Hall, have raised concerns about potential due process violations, while supporters like State Rep. Kelly Breen state that the laws are functioning as intended. Although determining the exact number of lives saved is difficult, there is a noted correlation with decreased criminal offenses. The measures aim to address safety concerns, and as ClickOnDetroit stated, "just the simplicity of adding a gun lock can keep a child alive."