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The Business of Guns
The Gun Shop Project helps firearm sellers spot potentially suicidal customers, but some employees question whether that should be in their job description.
Mass Shooting
After the Newtown massacre, Cerberus Capital Management pledged to sell off the Freedom Group. But some of the firm's executives never got out of the gun business.
Background Checks
A post-Thanksgiving shopping bonanza capped back-to-back record-breaking months for background check requests.
Culture
Bump fire devices let black rifles fire hundreds of rounds per minute. They've become hot accessories for the growing tactical weapons set.
Law
After a $30 million settlement, the company now faces two new suits for alleged trigger defects.
“When I saw those Christians being murdered on the beach, I knew these guns could make a difference over there,” says TrackingPoint's founder.
While American gun sellers process millions of firearms, their business practices are uniquely shielded from scrutiny.
Ghost Guns
A string of high-profile crimes involving untraceable firearms has authorities on edge. Says one federal agent: “We have no way of knowing what’s out there."
The big-box retailer was slammed by some gun owners for its decision to nix the popular rifle from its stock. But one industry veteran says it’s no surprise.
Did Texas Law Shield pressure gun owners into buying dubious legal coverage against criminal charges?
Concealed Carry
He's at least the second driver to part ways with the company after violating its recent gun ban.
A new ATF report paints a "broader picture of the state of firearms commerce in the United States today."
It's hard to get the go-ahead to legally own a gun in the Big Apple. These consultants tell their clients they’ll make it easier, for a fee.
How the retail giant set the industry standard for safe gun sales.
Chicago
Guns stores from three suburbs named in a new lawsuit provided nearly 20 percent of crime guns recovered in the city.
