Bill to Revamp Illinois’s Gun Licensing System Advances Despite Pushback
Lawmakers’ response to the February mass shooting in Aurora would increase the price of a gun license, and require prospective owners to submit their fingerprints.
Gun Policy
One State’s Plan to Make Violent White Supremacy Grounds for Gun Removal
An amendment to Washington’s red flag law aims to broaden the scope of the state's tool for civil gun seizure.
New Bill Would Require Gun Stores to Secure Weapons After Hours
The proposal comes after an investigation by The Trace and The New Yorker found that thieves are exploiting lax security and stealing thousands of weapons that end up on the black market.
Use of Red Flag Laws Varies Widely Among Local Police
Several states passed civil gun-seizure laws after Parkland, but their impact has varied state by state.
Senate Republicans Voice Support for Red Flag Laws, With Caveats
In a rare congressional hearing on guns, lawmakers debated the impact and implications of the policies, which have been considered by dozens of states since Parkland.
After Aurora Shooting, Lawmakers Revive Proposal to Disarm Unlawful Gun Owners
Illinois revokes thousands of gun licenses every year. But it’s rare for law enforcement to remove firearms from owners barred from having them.
More States Should Raise the Age to Buy Firearms
Semi-automatic rifles deserve additional scrutiny.
Records Show Few Unlicensed Private Gun Sellers Face Federal Penalties
President Obama sought to stiffen enforcement of a federal rule that says frequent gun dealers need government authorization. Data show the crackdown never materialized.
Documents Show NRA and GOP Candidates Coordinated Ads in Key Senate Races
The same media consultant purchased ads for the NRA and for Senate candidates in the Missouri, Montana, and North Carolina races.
NRA Pays Lavish Executive Perks Even as It Cuts Costs
The gun group’s latest tax filings disclose a wealth of new details, including generous executive benefits amid a growing cash crunch and mysterious payments to a former official.
Doctors Decry Medical Lobby’s Donations to Pro-Gun Politicians
A vocal group of doctors is pushing physicians groups to stop contributing to candidates supported by the National Rifle Association.
High-Capacity Magazines, Like the One Used by the California Mass Shooter, Are Deadly and Easily Available
The state's efforts to ban the devices have been stymied in court, leaving plenty of them in circulation.