The role of the gun industry in America’s gun violence epidemic.
Our team is examining a decade's worth of data from the Gun Violence Archive for insights into one of the most devastating public health crises in the United States.
The National Rifle Association is one of the most powerful special interest groups in America. We’re investigating how it spends its money.
A newsletter spotlighting the people, policies, and programs grappling with the gun violence crisis.
Our team, our mission, our partners, and more. Plus: How to contact us.
We report stories that would go untold. Generous readers sustain our work.
Sign up now to get our latest stories and eye-opening briefings.
Public Health
New Jersey lawmakers pushed back against the governor’s plan to slash the state research center’s budget, providing stability to the field amid shaky federal support.
Extremism
Ian Rogers was convinced it was up to him to save America. The gun industry’s sales tactics — playing up paranoia and glorifying combat — may be creating a pipeline of extremists willing to open fire.
History
“I can’t believe people have such a short attention span," said one resident following the anniversary of one of America's most deadly racist mass shootings.
ATF
Republicans are pushing to erase restrictions on silencers and curtail enforcement of federal gun laws.
The former state House speaker had a role in passing several bills to curb violence.
One person was killed during the anti-Trump demonstrations.
The Business of Guns
Experts disagree about the consequences of bringing forced reset triggers — devices similar to auto sears and bump stocks — back to the market.
Community Violence
Five nonprofits are suing the administration for canceling hundreds of millions of dollars for violence prevention.
In a letter, Congressional lawmakers pressed the administration to reverse its sudden cancellation of more than $150 million for community programs.
The Industry
Current and former agency officials told The Trace that the appointment of two acting directors in as many months has roiled staff.
Governor Phil Murphy’s move to slash a New Jersey research hub comes as the state braces for leaner budgets under the Trump administration.
Law
After the president sought to punish Paul Weiss, references to its pioneering work on firearms disappeared from the law firm’s website. Gun safety advocates fear a retreat.
Domestic Violence
The Trump administration’s push to cut federal grants has domestic violence groups considering layoffs, reduced hours, and shelter closures.
The Trump’s administration’s cuts come after the field of gun violence research saw renewed federal support during the Biden era.
The man who killed 23 people at a Walmart in 2019 told his lawyer that he was motivated by the president’s anti-immigrant rhetoric.
