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Ammunition isn’t regulated like guns. But it used to be. Advocates and lawmakers say it’s a missed opportunity.
Gun Policy
The Newtown parents who waded into the gun control debate in 2012 have been a key political force ever since.
John Lott received a Montana property from a donor to his nonprofit. The man's son described him as a firearms enthusiast who was mentally and physically abusive.
In 1992, Yoshihiro Hattori was fatally shot in Louisiana after he knocked on the wrong door by mistake. His death spurred federal gun reform — but his parents and host family say America is going backward.
El Paso County, the site of the mass shooting at Club Q, is one of at least 37 Colorado counties that have declared themselves a “Second Amendment sanctuary” and openly defied the state's gun laws.
Community Violence
After the funerals, residents continue to pressure Texas officials to address gun access. It may become a fight that spans generations.
Since the 1990s, John Lott has provided the empirical justification for looser firearms laws. Do his claims stand up to scrutiny?
Domestic Violence
School safety protocols can save lives, proponents say — but experts argue they are particularly harmful to kids who’ve been abused.
A new law was supposed to exclusively fund states that have, or plan to pass, red flag laws. But a compromise broadened the criteria, complicating how to prioritize programs shown to decrease shootings.
Commentary
Auto insurance covers treatment for accident victims. Could a similar model protect shooting survivors?
Culture
A new survey finds that support for strengthening gun laws and protecting the Second Amendment aren’t mutually exclusive.
The Bruen decision is reshaping gun laws across the U.S. — and propelling a series of court challenges to existing regulations.
A gun regulation that's been shown to deter crime mirrors the rule overturned in Bruen.
Senators are introducing a bill focused on "auto sear" devices following a joint investigation by The Trace and VICE News.
The measure is not nearly as expansive as progressives had hoped, but it does include some significant changes.
