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Gun Policy
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.
Breaking down the biggest federal gun reform measure in three decades.
Concealed Carry
In the wake of the Supreme Court decision striking down New York’s concealed carry law, the City Council is exploring one option: a law that would declare any area with more than 10,000 people per square mile a “sensitive location.”
Community Violence
As city leaders double down on policing amid a spike in shootings, a new idea is gaining hold among experts: could less policing actually reduce gun violence?
Background Checks
As Congress works out a potential package of gun reforms, we separate rhetoric from reality.
Background checks and other policies poll well, but a slew of factors — like levels of voter enthusiasm and the popularity of gun rights — make the status quo hard to change.
The city could have power to designate “sensitive areas” where firearms would be forbidden. But no one’s saying where.
