Jennifer Mascia

A Decade of American Gun Violence

Just Outside the School Gate, America’s Gun Violence Epidemic Surrounds Its Students

Every day, an average of 57 shootings occur near a school in the United States, according to a new analysis by The Trace.

Politics

Trump’s Conviction Bars Him From Owning Guns. Will He Hand His Over?

It’s unclear when the former president will be required to surrender any guns following his guilty verdict in New York. The situation underscores the lack of procedure for how recently convicted felons should relinquish their firearms.

In Guns We Trust

How Did Guns Become America’s Political Third Rail? Our New Podcast Explains.

All six episodes of "Long Shadow: In Guns We Trust" are available now.

A Decade of American Gun Violence

Road Rage Shootings Have Surged Over the Past Decade

An analysis by The Trace shows that gunfire on roads and highways is becoming more common as drivers increasingly use firearms to express their anger.

Bulletin

Columbine, 25 Years Ago, Marked the Start of a Harrowing New Era

Tomorrow marks 25 years since the mass shooting at Columbine High School. On April 20, 1999, the nation was paralyzed as broadcasters captured the scene: kids escaping through windows and carried out on stretchers. All told, two students murdered 12…

In Guns We Trust

The Armed Era

Since the mass shooting at Columbine High School 25 years ago, guns have grown ubiquitous, showing up in grocery stores, airports, and political protests, and encroaching on our lives in new and unprecedented ways.

Data

You’re More Likely to Be Shot in Selma Than in Chicago

Over the past decade, gun violence has expanded beyond the urban limits it is so often associated with, according to a Trace analysis of Gun Violence Archive data.

Mass Shooting

New York’s Imperfect Attempt to Unlock Resources for Survivors of Mass Shootings

Lawmakers wanted to help more victims by defining “mass shootings,” but they came up short.

Background Checks

Three Decades After the Brady Bill, Some Gun Buyers Still Don’t Undergo Background Checks

Congress has made dozens of attempts to narrow the so-called gun show loophole since establishing the background check system. Most of those efforts have failed.

Mass Shooting

The Osteen Church Shooter Doesn’t Fit a Neat Profile

Some characteristics of the February 11 shooting at the Houston megachurch set it apart, while others highlight gaps that have allowed several shooters to acquire guns.

Law

Test Your Knowledge of U.S. Gun Laws

How much do you know about background checks? Concealed carry? Take our 12-question quiz to find out.

Bulletin

Former NRA President Testifies Wayne LaPierre Told Him to ‘Stay in Your Lane’

That’s what the NRA told trauma surgeons who were pushing for tighter gun regulations in 2018.

Elections

The Gun Measures Voters Want on Their State Ballots

With gun reforms stalled in Congress, several states are looking to tighten their gun laws through ballot initiatives this November.

Elections

A Pro-Gun Elections Official Is Rewriting Missouri Ballot Initiatives

The secretary of state, Jay Ashcroft, has presented many of this year’s gun reform initiatives as a threat to Second Amendment rights. His wording could sway voters.