Diving Into the Data on Assault Weapons Bans
Here’s some of what we know about how the laws have worked in the real world.
Gun Policy
Texans Are More Supportive of Gun Reform Than You Might Think
But public sentiment has rarely translated into action in a state where Republicans dominate.
In Ohio, a Red Flag Bill Will Have to Surmount an Increasingly Pro-Gun Legislature
Republican Governor Mike DeWine and his GOP predecessor both favored the civil gun seizure tool. After Dayton, there may be a new political window.
After El Paso, Texas Republicans Put the Focus on Mental Health. Experts Say That’s Misguided.
Critics say blaming mass shootings on mental illness is a canard that distracts from real discussions about gun laws.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Texas Gun Laws
With lawmakers poised to revisit gun issues in the Lone Star State after the El Paso mass shooting, here’s a look at where things stand.
The Solutions to Gun Violence That Exist Despite Tragedies
It’s natural to feel sad, scared, and angry in the wake of mass shootings like…
Where the 2020 Democratic Candidates Stand on Guns
We polled every campaign on an array of gun policies. Here’s what they said.
Democrats’ Bill Would Nudge States to Require Permits for Handgun Purchases
Studies have found that permitting laws on top of background checks have been effective at reducing gun homicides and suicides.
Gun Owners Support Smart Guns, But Few Want to Buy Them
The majority of gun owners support the sale of smart guns — but few will…
Legal Weed Could Send Millions of Dollars to Illinois’s Violence Prevention Groups
Organizations working to reduce shootings in the state have long struggled to secure steady sources of funding. “We’re on the cusp of something really spectacular,” said one prevention worker.
Virginia Has Resisted a Ban on High-Capacity Magazines, but Data Suggests a Federal Version Was Effective
When a federal 10-year ban was in place, Virginia police saw as much as a 52 percent decline in the seizure of such accessories.
Gun Reform Package Sputters in Illinois as Legislature Adjourns
The Illinois Legislature concluded a marathon session over the weekend without advancing a…