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Gun Policy
Did the FBI ever complete it?
Extremism
Once, bombs and other explosives were a common means of destruction. Here's what's changed.
Mass Shooting
Misdemeanor drug charges mean that the Charleston suspect wouldn't have been blocked by a background check.
Community Violence
Nearly eight out of every 10 killings in the area last year involved a firearm.
Armed With Reason
Debunking the myths about gun-free zones.
In Memoriam
On Twitter, an outpouring of grief and support.
Very easy — the state has some of the country's weakest gun laws.