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Elections
A Trace review of federal court cases found that several defendants have had similar charges tossed out since the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision dramatically expanded Second Amendment protections.
Heading into the presidential candidates’ first debate, we take a look at their records on guns and the policies they might pursue as commander in chief.
Chicago
Ahead of the Democratic National Convention, residents who spoke to The Trace said they want party leaders to venture out beyond the event and listen to affected communities.
Gun Policy
How did an undercover cop-turned-evangelical pastor become the middleman for a dark-money scheme to take down the country's firearm regulations?
Groups on both sides of the gun debate have weighed in on Harris’s presidential bid. The reactions reflect her work on gun issues over 20-plus years in politics.
Politics
The Trace’s reporters have covered AR-style weapons, preemption gun laws, and concealed carry laws for years. Here are five stories to help understand how we got here.
Active Shooting
Details about the attack at a rally for the former president are still coming out. Here’s a rundown of what’s emerged so far.
The president’s son faces three felony counts after allegedly lying on federal gun-buying forms. His trial is underway.
It’s unclear when the former president will be required to surrender any guns following his guilty verdict in New York. The situation underscores the lack of procedure for how recently convicted felons should relinquish their firearms.
In Guns We Trust
In the coming season of "Long Shadow," Trace staffers help explain how guns became a cultural signifier as our crisis of violence spiraled.
Bulletin
Emerging research out of Indianapolis provides evidence that the two crises are linked.
The state has high rates of gun ownership, yet mass shootings were virtually unheard of — until now.
The Trajectory
The hopefuls are vying to replace longtime Senator Dianne Feinstein, who was central to the gun reform movement.
The office’s potential will depend upon how much authority it’s given.
Philadelphia
Cherelle Parker and David Oh have agreed to one debate, but community leaders worry they won't get details on the candidates' plans to address gun violence.
