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Culture
For former soldier Alex Flynn, the sounds and sights of the Knob Creek Range stirred dark memories — and some new fears.
Politics
But leaders of a dozen gun rights organizations say they don’t know anyone planning to monitor voting.
Chicago
More than a dozen cities have higher rates of shootings and homicides.
Direct quotes from the Republican nominee on gun control, the Second Amendment, and the NRA.
Election 2016
Pennsylvania's Pat Toomey is betting that his moderate stance on the issue will sway swing voters in a tight election.
Law
But after a lawsuit brought by family members of Sandy Hook victims was tossed out, a judge leaves the door open for appeal.
Shot and Forgotten
Khari Edwards wants young students to see for themselves how much harm bullets can do.
Keith Maitland’s film weaves together archival footage and animation to show how the University of Texas sniper attack of August 1, 1966 unfolded, in real time.
Gary Younge profiled 10 'achingly normal' young people shot to death on the same day.
National Rifle Association
Children have a hard time keeping their hands off, even if they have received the NRA’s 'Eddie Eagle' training.