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Politics
The idea to expand background checks by clarifying the “engaged in the business” rule for private sellers was in development for most of the president’s second term. Did its release come too late?
Commentary
It also leaves proponents of gun regulation plenty of room to pursue their agenda.
Gun Rights
The justice didn’t just believe in an individual's right to bear arms. He also practiced it avidly.
National Rifle Association
After his recent anti-Semitic tirade, the NRA said board members speak for themselves. But for more than two decades Nugent has been one of its chief promoters.
Gun Policy
Bureau insiders dissect the downsides to the president’s action on private dealers who should be running background checks.
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.
