The ATF, charged with policing the gun industry, lets dealers get away with falsifying records and selling firearms without background checks.
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Active Shooting
The desire to keep kids safe has spawned a multibillion-dollar industry promising to turn schools into fortresses. Oxford High School is a prime example of that effort.
Mental Health
The connections between gun violence and mental health are murky, but experts bet that supporting student well-being will help keep them safe.
