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Law
The Bruen decision is reshaping gun laws across the U.S. — and propelling a series of court challenges to existing regulations.
Gun Policy
A gun regulation that's been shown to deter crime mirrors the rule overturned in Bruen.
Ask The Trace
We answer reader questions about how the landmark Bruen case will affect the public.
In striking down New York’s “good cause” permitting law, the justices set a precedent that may imperil licensing regimes in at least five other states.
Daily Bulletin
What To Know Today Senate gun reform negotiations continue — slowly. It’s increasingly unlikely that the Senate will vote on a gun bill before the July 4 holiday, Chip Brownlee reports as part of his continuing coverage of the…
What To Know Today The latest on the congressional gun reform negotiations. Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas told CNN that two measures are holding senators back from reaching a deal before the July 4 holiday:…
A law intended to make shooters more vulnerable to police bullets would not prohibit the sale of plate armor, the governor confirmed.
Sorting fact from fiction around the popular semiautomatic weapon.
Fact-checking the 'good guys with guns' maxim.
Mass Shooting
Teenagers in 44 states can buy semiautomatic rifles.
Extremism
New York has a red flag law, but it wasn’t invoked.
Incidents involving armed motorists are far deadlier than they were five years ago, our analysis reveals.
After receiving several questions from readers, our Ask The Trace series examines militia groups, from the Constitution to the modern day.
Concealed Carry
A vaguely worded law requires applicants to fire a gun under the supervision of an instructor. It's inspired some training companies to meet the requirement in creative ways.
What To Know Today Six dead, 12 injured in mass shooting in Sacramento. Gunfire rang out at around 2 a.m. on Sunday as bars closed in the city’s nightlife district and patrons dispersed. Police are searching…
