Early Research Links Coronavirus Gun Sales Surge to Increased Shootings
Amid a tangle of factors, data analysts have found a correlation between recent, record-level gun purchases and intentional shootings.
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Child Access Laws Are Increasingly Proven to Protect Kids from Guns
Laws that impose liability on adults who allow kids to access their weapons are among the most effective gun policies, according to a landmark RAND review.
Will a Gun Keep Your Family Safe? Here’s What the Evidence Says
The pandemic has inspired a surge in gun sales, but research shows that having a firearm in the house won’t necessarily help in a dangerous moment — and it will heighten other risks.