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Year in Review
Stories that inspired us and illuminated critical issues of the gun debate.
Data
This year, the world took notice of one gun statistic in particular: the grim designation of “deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history,” a mantle that passed to the Las Vegas massacre in October. But for all the coverage that…
The Aftermath
After her brother was fatally shot, Kim Anderson saw how hard his death was on her niece. She started an organization to help kids struggling to cope with the loss of a parent.
Background Checks
A new "fugitive from justice" definition has increased the odds that some violent criminals will be able to buy a firearm, experts say.
Gun Policy
Educators are training to repel mass shooters in districts across the state. But policies vary widely, and parents don’t always know whether their children's teachers are armed, or not.
Mass Shooting
The gifts and messages of condolence offered comfort and broke hearts. Chris Kelsey was among those who bore the weight of sorting the outpouring.
Longform
Conspiracy theorists say the Newtown massacre was staged. Lenny Pozner has made it his life’s work to protect the honor of his murdered son.
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Missing Pieces
More than two million guns have been reported stolen in the last decade.
Gun theft from legal owners is on the rise, quietly fueling violent crime across America.