How Would an Assault Weapons Buyback Actually Work?
How many weapons would the government need to buy? How much would it cost? Why is this so hard to figure out?
News and notes on guns in America
Gun Violence Researchers Find Their Field at a Crossroads
Private funding is attracting new scholars and new ideas, but scientists say federal dollars remain the missing ingredient.
Democratic Bill Would Make Hate Crimes a Basis for Gun Bans
The Disarm Hate Act adds misdemeanor hate crimes convictions to the list of background check criteria that prohibit firearm sales.
Your All-in-One Guide to Gun Background Checks
As Congress weighs gun reforms, here’s what to know about the current system — and the loopholes new laws might close.
What Gun Violence Prevention Looks Like When It Focuses on the Communities Hurt the Most
An Atlas of American Gun Violence
Five years. More than 150,000 shootings. How has gun violence marked your corner of the country?
Secrecy, Self-Dealing, and Greed at the NRA
The organization’s leadership is focused on external threats, but the real crisis is of its own making.
Meet the Young Activists Fighting Chicago’s Gun Violence, With Lobbying and Group Hugs
In a city where safety is not equally felt, GoodKids MadCity is creating a space for young people “to feel free,” and refusing to wait for grownups to act.
Prevalence of Gun Stores Linked to Higher Suicide Rates, Study Finds
The findings, part of a broader look at national suicide trends, found the gun dealer connection particularly stark in urban counties.
When Congress Returns, Will It Act on Guns? Here’s What to Watch For.
A guide to the policies and players that could prove key in the gun violence debate.
The Odessa Shooting Is a Textbook Case of the Risk of Private Gun Sales
The background check system once stopped some shooters from getting a gun. But in Texas, like 29 other states, private sellers don’t have to vet their customers.
Coverage of Mass Shootings Threatens Public Safety. Let’s Fix It.
America’s news organizations must acknowledge the negative impact our reporting can have — and pledge to change course.
The NRA Shielded a Top Executive Accused of Sexual Harassment
Marketing firm Ackerman McQueen said it would “not tolerate” further contact between NRA Chief of Staff Josh Powell and its employees — and that the gun group's reaction drove their professional split.
Under Regulators’ Noses, an Online Market for Homemade Gun Silencers Is Booming
Dozens of online retailers sell de facto silencers, making it easy for gun owners to avoid federal screening and registration.