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“Red flag” laws have been enacted by several states. Analyzing public attitudes toward these reforms is important given the connection between public opinion and gun control policy. We argue that the views of Hispanic Americans may be especially salient to study within this context, given their increased political influence, because some recent mass shootings have involved the Hispanic community, and for other reasons that we discuss. Drawing on a 2022 national Axios/Telemundo poll, this study investigates Hispanic public opinion toward red flag laws. Results indicate that political preferences, racial/ethnic resentment, sex, and income are tied to the endorsement of red-flag legislation and that some of these effects are indirect. Implications are discussed.

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