California How Can I Respond to a Petition for a Gun Violence Restraining Order is a type of court order that can be issued to restrict access to firearms from an individual who is deemed a threat to themselves or others. This type of order is sometimes referred to as a GYRO (Gun Violence Restraining Order). In order to obtain a GYRO, the petitioner must provide evidence that the respondent (the individual who would be subject to the order) poses a significant risk of injury to themselves or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving firearms. In California, the process for responding to a petition for a Gun Violence Restraining Order is outlined in Penal Code §§ 18125-18127. Generally, the respondent must be provided with notice of the petition, and have the opportunity to appear in court and provide evidence to support their side of the story. The court will then consider the evidence presented by both sides, and make a decision whether to grant the petition and issue a GYRO. There are two types of gun violence restraining orders in California: an “Ex ParteGYROGVRO, which can be issued without providing the respondent with notice or an opportunity to be heard, and a “TemporaryGYROGVRO, which may be issued after giving the respondent notice and the opportunity to be heard.