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Gun Policy
Bureau insiders dissect the downsides to the president’s action on private dealers who should be running background checks.
National Rifle Association
Will any 2016 contenders join the growing chorus of gun enthusiasts calling for Nugent's removal from the NRA’s board?
Domestic Violence
The tally comes amid states' uneven attempts to plug loopholes in federal laws meant to keep guns out of abusers’ hands.
Election 2016
The hot-button issue is a way for disaffected white working-class men to reclaim their masculinity — making it a perfect fit for Trump's message.
Lawmakers and gun-rights advocates have called for arming abuse victims, but few battered women are mentally and emotionally prepared to pull the trigger.
Concealed Carry
A niche fashion market has sprung up that caters to female concealed carriers. But the products ignore how a lot of women actually use handbags, and experts say the accessories are hazardous at best.
Politics
As governor of Ohio, Kasich quickly adopted the GOP’s pro-gun stance — even though he’s “not a gun guy.”
Can you guess which one he picked?
City Limits
The intersection of Rampart and Canal has experienced its share of bloodshed. But other parts of the city have it worse.
Background Checks
And 100 percent of them are wrong.