The role of the gun industry in America’s gun violence epidemic.
Do you have questions about guns or gun violence in America? This is Ask The Trace, a question series driven by readers.
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.
Philadelphia
SEPTA didn’t expand its pilot with ZeroEyes, a company that manages AI gun-detection technology. The city is looking for other ways to keep riders safe after a surge of gunfire this March.
The new mayor’s $6.29 billion budget would fund a new forensic lab, police oversight, and 400 more cops.
Chicago
An analysis by The Trace found that legislative changes have resulted in more money going to survivors of violent crime at a faster pace, but the program is still limited by its reach.
Ghost Guns
Lawmakers had been racing to extend the prohibition before it expired on March 8.
Mass Shooting
Lawmakers wanted to help more victims by defining “mass shootings,” but they came up short.
Public Health
The Black and Brown Collective was formed to address inequities in the gun violence research community. Its diversity is reflected in its work — and is strengthening the field itself.
Gun Trafficking
Illegally trafficked firearms have bolstered drug cartels that U.S. authorities blame for a surge in American overdose deaths.
The Trajectory
A federal statute meant to protect domestic violence victims is being questioned in the Supreme Court, despite evidence that such measures can work. But the challenge could bring renewed attention to how state laws can fill in the gaps.
The initiative is open to those with no prior convictions and whose only crime was having an unlicensed gun. It aims to work around a state law that treats Philadelphians more harshly than other Pennsylvanians.
Gun Policy
Maryland is among the states looking to follow California in taxing the gun industry to support hospitals, violence intervention programs, and services for victims of gun violence.