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Gun Rights
The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. Does the same apply to carrying a gun in public?
Gun Policy
In Charleston, the president showed a renewed sense of urgency for gun reform. But what about his past efforts?
Data
Analysis shows that guns are the element that deadly attacks have in common.
Politics
GOP presidential contender expedites firearms permitting process for those "living under a direct or material threat."
The Business of Guns
How the tiny village of Cherrydale, Va., became the target of tremendous ire from gun-rights activists.
Commentary
Analysis of Twitter traffic shows a surge in messages about gun violence and gun rights, then a precipitous shift.
Why there's no such thing as a negligent gun store, no matter the facts of the case.
President cites daily tally of murders by firearm in his eulogy for Charleston church shooting victim.
The president's eulogy for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney was a mature diagnosis of America's gun violence problem. David Frank, Professor of Rhetoric at the University of Oregon, explains why.
Community Violence
More than a decade ago, Chuck's Guns was named the nation’s No. 1 source of crime guns. Despite protests and lawsuits, it's still ringing up sales.
