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. 2021 Oct 19;16(10):e0258547. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258547

Table 2. Contextual considerations for GVRO implementation by CFIR domain and construct.

CFIR Domain Construct Barrier Facilitator
Intervention characteristics Risk • Risk of bodily harm during order service and firearm removal • LEOs serving as petitioners
• Having agents trained in firearm removal act as servers
• Obtaining anticipatory search warrants prior to service
Cost • Opportunity cost • LEOs petitioning for emergency GVROs when appropriate
• Time-intensive process
Adaptability • Resistance by law enforcement to petition for GVROs • Permitting multiple types of petitioners
Outer setting Interagency coordination • Lack of coordination between implementing agencies • Inter-agency communication and collaboration; co-creation of standards and practices
Local firearm ideology • Politicization of the law • Real-world examples of the law’s utility
Inner setting Readiness for implementation • Lack of awareness and education about the law • Formal training
• Development of policies and procedures
• Confusion about roles and responsibilities
Culture • Views regarding the Second Amendment • Real-world examples of the law’s utility, especially with regard to officer safety
Process Planning • No state funding for implementation • Allocating funding for local implementation
• No plan for implementation • Dedicating personnel to coordinate cross-agency implementation procedures
• Ad hoc procedures
Engaging • Lack of education and training among those responsible for implementation • In-person training
• Local champions
• Prioritization of GVROs by leadership