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Gun Policy
National concealed carry 'reciprocity' is a top NRA priority.
Criminal Justice
In his final year as U.S. Attorney, the new Justice Department boss dramatically increased firearms prosecutions. The majority of cases targeted non-violent offenders.
His attorney general nominee pledges to increase federal firearms prosecutions — but tools for nabbing traffickers will remain lacking.
Election 2016
The Manhattan businessman perfected the anti-establishment message the gun group had been honing for years.
The editor of one influential website says he won't vote for him.
Because of her influence, gun lobbyists can't claim Ronald Reagan as a strong supporter of their views.
National Rifle Association
The gun-rights organization had already followed many of the current and former GOP candidates.
Politics
Duke University professor Kristin Goss analyzes the response from both sides of the issue.
Law
After a $30 million settlement, the company now faces two new suits for alleged trigger defects.
The Republican presidential hopeful's rhetoric on gun laws is an idiosyncratic mix of red meat and deviations from his party's script.
History
"With all the violence and murder and killings we’ve had in the United States," the Democratic candidate said, two weeks before his death, "I think you will agree that we must keep firearms from people who have no business with guns or rifles.”