The evidence is clear: firearms in the hands of a domestic abuser increases the risk of homicide by over 400% . Federal law prohibits abusers subject to certain domestic violence restraining orders (DVROs) from purchasing or possessing firearms. However, federal law does not prohibit the purchase and possession of firearms for those under temporary orders. Some states have passed laws to change this, but Florida has not. Under Florida law, those subject to ex parte, or temporary orders, are not required to relinquish their firearms and are not barred from purchasing more firearms while they are under this order.