[tet68]

Police say under department policy and state law, people who are issued restraining orders or protective orders cannot possess firearms.

Now what is the difference?

[blau993]

Don't think there is any real difference -- just two different names for the same thing.

[Terriergal]

The difference is that if you have reason to fear for your life (and so have a protective order - that's my guess) you can't have a firearm. Now wouldn't that apply to all people in higher office too?