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The Business of Guns
It's hard to get the go-ahead to legally own a gun in the Big Apple. These consultants tell their clients they’ll make it easier, for a fee.
Gun Policy
The almost-forgotten story of the Gekas amendment.
Mass Shooting
In the wake of Chattanooga shootings, outraged civilians volunteered to defend unarmed service members.
Commentary
Most armed service members are not trained to neutralize active shooters, and putting more loaded guns in their hands creates its own risks.
Community Violence
Most gun buyback initiatives turn up old or broken weapons — and cost police departments thousands of dollars in the process.
Law
A new video showing a drone firing a handgun raises murky legal questions.
Concealed Carry
A man with a concealed-carry permit keeps showing up at crime scenes. Is he a law-abiding gun owner, or assisting his felonious friends?
Firearms have claimed 82 of the 86 lives lost as a result of domestic terrorism since 2002.
Culture
The city is considering tougher regulations for firearms dealers, but there is only one left: High Bridge Arms.
The post-Newtown spike in gun legislation continues as the issue settles into a new normal.