In a recent episode of ‘Pantsuits and Lawsuits,’ Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes discuss the urgent issue of gun violence, the leading cause of death for kids and teens in America.
Mayes and Nessel break down how states can act when the window opens and how those wins ripple upward.
The two dig into what works—red flag laws, safe storage, and other common sense reforms—and why politics still manages to stall simple, popular solutions.
The two are joined by Emma Brown, executive director at Giffords, who explains how ERPOs give law enforcement a narrow, court-supervised tool to temporarily separate dangerous individuals from firearms, and why departments that once opposed ERPOs now rely on them.
The podcast looks at the data linking safe storage to fewer youth deaths and the real-world impact of free gun locks distributed by police and pediatricians; and also confronts the rise of ghost guns and conversion devices—un-serialized parts and forced-reset triggers that undercut tracing, evade basic safeguards, and raise the risk for officers and communities.
The conversation is frank about the political headwinds: organized lobbying and industry immunity that keep Congress trailing behind public opinion—even when over 90% of the country supports universal background checks.
The takeaway is practical and urgent: educate the public about ERPOs, normalize safe storage, back law enforcement on ghost guns, and make the most of every opportunity to pass reforms that protect kids without infringing responsible ownership.
“We’ve seen firsthand in Michigan how common-sense gun legislation can save lives,” Nessel said. “When states act and use tools like ERPOs and safe storage laws, we can prevent tragedies before they happen. I am grateful Emma was able to join us to share her expertise and for the work she continues to do to combat gun violence.”
New episodes of Pantsuits and Lawsuits are released biweekly to break down complex legal topics in a way that is engaging, informative, and accessible to listeners. With their blend of expertise, humor, and straight talk, the attorneys general explore major legal cases, analyze state and national policy debates, and discuss how attorneys general help shape justice. Through these discussions, listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the work attorneys general do to serve and protect their communities.
Episodes are available on major podcast platforms.
Mayes and Nessel break down how states can act when the window opens and how those wins ripple upward.
The two dig into what works—red flag laws, safe storage, and other common sense reforms—and why politics still manages to stall simple, popular solutions.
The two are joined by Emma Brown, executive director at Giffords, who explains how ERPOs give law enforcement a narrow, court-supervised tool to temporarily separate dangerous individuals from firearms, and why departments that once opposed ERPOs now rely on them.
The podcast looks at the data linking safe storage to fewer youth deaths and the real-world impact of free gun locks distributed by police and pediatricians; and also confronts the rise of ghost guns and conversion devices—un-serialized parts and forced-reset triggers that undercut tracing, evade basic safeguards, and raise the risk for officers and communities.
The conversation is frank about the political headwinds: organized lobbying and industry immunity that keep Congress trailing behind public opinion—even when over 90% of the country supports universal background checks.
The takeaway is practical and urgent: educate the public about ERPOs, normalize safe storage, back law enforcement on ghost guns, and make the most of every opportunity to pass reforms that protect kids without infringing responsible ownership.
“We’ve seen firsthand in Michigan how common-sense gun legislation can save lives,” Nessel said. “When states act and use tools like ERPOs and safe storage laws, we can prevent tragedies before they happen. I am grateful Emma was able to join us to share her expertise and for the work she continues to do to combat gun violence.”
New episodes of Pantsuits and Lawsuits are released biweekly to break down complex legal topics in a way that is engaging, informative, and accessible to listeners. With their blend of expertise, humor, and straight talk, the attorneys general explore major legal cases, analyze state and national policy debates, and discuss how attorneys general help shape justice. Through these discussions, listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the work attorneys general do to serve and protect their communities.
Episodes are available on major podcast platforms.
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