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Daily Bulletin
What to Know Today Missouri governor acknowledges complications caused by “Second Amendment Sanctuary” act. The law, which just took effect late last month, essentially blocks local and state law enforcement from enforcing federal gun regulations. In practice, though, law…
Mental Health
The connections between gun violence and mental health are murky, but experts bet that supporting student well-being will help keep them safe.
How We Fix This
The Biden administration has quietly backed an idea that recently became law in Connecticut. Advocates say they hope more states will soon follow.
Politics
Now up for reelection, Randall Woodfin is struggling to balance police reform with gun violence prevention.
The Democrats vying for the city's top office are split on how to grapple with rising gun violence and police reform.
What To Know Today NEW from THE TRACE: Judge dismisses NRA bankruptcy, saying it was filed in bad faith. The decision returns the focus of the National Rifle Associaition’s legal saga to New York, where Attorney General Letitia James…
What To Know Today NRA boss Wayne LaPierre feels “very good about where we are.” On the final day of testimony in a series of critical hearings in the National Rifle Association’s Texas bankruptcy case, LaPierre ticked off his…
Concealed Carry
Twenty years ago, only one state allowed residents to carry firearms without a license. Tennessee just became the 19th state to adopt “permitless carry.”
Criminal Justice
U.S. Attorney Channing Phillips is continuing a Trump-era policy that shifts some D.C. gun possession charges to federal court. Opponents say it disproportionately affects Black residents.
Gun Policy
The Legislature is considering the establishment of a violence prevention effort outside of law enforcement — without challenging gun rights head on.
Extremism
Seeking to radicalize dispirited Trump supporters, far-right groups are invoking the 2nd Amendment and spreading conspiracies about gun confiscation.
The Industry
Breaking down the technology, the legality, and the ideology of a growing movement.
The Business of Guns
After major social media platforms cracked down, makers of largely unregulated firearms flocked to Keybase. Now they must find a new home.
Year in Review
Happy holidays, Bulletin readers. While The Trace’s regular newsletter service is on pause until January 4, here’s a rundown of the numbers that may stand out when the story of guns and gun violence in 2020 is entered into the…
Several financial firms have cut ties with gun companies, but this unusual move might require them to change tack.
