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The Knowledge Gap

Another $30 Million in CDC Injury Prevention Grants, and Not a Penny for Gun Violence Research

It’s the latest example of the agency’s reluctance to engage with shootings as a public health crisis.

Data

5 Graphics That Make You See America’s Unrelenting Gun Problem in New Ways

Gun violence exacts a staggering toll on American society, wrecking lives and families, placing an enormous burden on police, health professionals, and taxpayers. Sometimes, the best way to tell this story is to show it. On Wednesday, the data-journalism specialty…

Politics

For These House Republicans, the NRA’s Seal of Approval Isn’t Enough

“I don’t know that there is any gun legislation that I can support."

Law Enforcement

I Ran a Big City Police Department. The Way We Train Cops to Use Lethal Force is Broken.

"When it comes time to pull a gun or a trigger, the standards need to be the same from coast to coast."

Law Enforcement

How the Flood of Guns into Public Spaces May Complicate Police Reform

The Dallas police department is among those embracing a new strategy meant to reduce community conflict. But the rising number of firearms carried by civilians can make de-escalation more difficult.

History

The Attacks That Killed the Most Police Officers in the Last 100 Years

Most of the incidents were shootings.

Mass Shooting

Dallas Police Shooting: 6 Things to Know Now

The sniper attack left five officers dead and seven injured.

Law Enforcement

How a Gun Trace Works

Tracking a firearm's chain of custody is standard operating procedure for law enforcement — but the agency responsible for handling requests frequently can't answer essential questions.

Background Checks

The Federal Background Check System Allowed Nearly 7,000 Domestic Abusers to Buy Guns

The same loophole allowed the Charleston shooter to purchase the weapon he used to kill nine worshippers last year.

Data

Students Were Caught With Guns In School At Least 269 Times This Year

That’s more than once per school day.