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Community Violence
After an old state grant failed to reduce shootings, Buffalo used a new program to take some bold steps.
Extremism
Once, bombs and other explosives were a common means of destruction. Here's what's changed.
Gun Theft
"There's no accountability," says a ballistics examiner.
Mass Shooting
Misdemeanor drug charges mean that the Charleston suspect wouldn't have been blocked by a background check.
Nearly eight out of every 10 killings in the area last year involved a firearm.
Armed With Reason
Debunking the myths about gun-free zones.
In Memoriam
On Twitter, an outpouring of grief and support.
Gun Policy
Very easy — the state has some of the country's weakest gun laws.
Announcements
Why we're launching this site. And how you can help.
The filmmakers behind the groundbreaking documentary chronicling the personal cost of American gun violence.