7 Ways Biden Could Go It Alone on Gun Violence Prevention
Republican control of the Senate would stymie the new administration's most ambitious gun policy proposals, but still leaves several paths for reform.
News and notes on guns in America
‘I Want Them to See That Someone Cares About Them’
In Baltimore, a program for shooting survivors unlocks the healing process by meeting basic needs.
With Violence Rising, Philadelphia Is Fighting a State Ban on Local Gun Laws
The city's decision to enforce a requirement to report lost or stolen guns has opened another front in an intensifying battle against the state's restrictive pre-emption law.
Joe Biden’s Evolution on Guns
Early in his career, Biden said gun regulation was ineffective. Several decades — and one notorious crime bill — later, he's pushing the most expansive reform platform in history.
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Election 2020
The NRA and Gun Reform: Results in Key 2020 Races
The NRA Has Paid Millions to a Firm Tied to Shady Election Practices
A consulting operation that's been tied to allegedly illegal campaign tactics by the RNC in Nevada and Montana is running the gun group's get-out-the-vote effort in at least 16 states.
Election Officials Are Planning for Conflict They Hope Won't Materialize
Widespread concern about voter intimidation has state officials girding for the worst, even as experts say that fears are likely overblown.
Austin Police Pledged to Stop Using ‘Less Lethal’ Rounds on Crowds. Then the Department Ordered Thousands More.
The department came under national scrutiny after officers used beanbag rounds on demonstrators, sending dozens to the hospital with serious injuries.
‘This Isn’t Normal’: Governing With Guns in the State House
Despite an alleged plot to storm the state Capitol in Michigan, firearms are still allowed there, and in seven other legislatures. We spoke to lawmakers trying to rid their workplaces of guns.
How Many Guns Did Americans Buy Last Month? We’re Tracking the Sales Boom.
Nearly 2 million guns were sold in the month before the election, according to seasonally adjusted estimates.
The Growing Movement to Send Counselors — Not Cops — to Mental Health Crises
The police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia underscores the deadly risk of armed officers responding to crisis calls. Some cities are experimenting with alternative approaches that could save lives.
On Gun Laws, Barrett’s Philosophy Leaves Little Room for Public Safety
As a Supreme Court justice, Amy Coney Barrett is likely to push a “history and tradition” standard for gun cases — a test that some gun restrictions might not survive.
Far-Right Gun Festival Boosts Election Conspiracy Theories
A Pennsylvania event organized by the sons of the late Rev. Sun Myung Moon featured speakers like Steve Bannon, who repeated unfounded claims about voter fraud.
Chicago’s Gun Violence Plan Looks Good on Paper, Prevention Leaders Say. Can the City Pull It Off?
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposal prioritizes police reforms and expansions to social services. How officials will accomplish their goals is left unanswered.