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Bang for the Buck
A New York jury ordered the gun group’s former CEO to pay more than $4.3 million in damages.
The NRA corruption trial forced its former CEO to tell the truth about himself, as the curtain dropped on a three-decade act.
Chicago
Residents feeling the pain of recent shootings say they need help now, while the mayor’s office builds out its longer-term plan.
Community Violence
A close look at North Minneapolis tells us more — but not enough — about child gun deaths.
The first day of deliberations was marked by a request for all relevant evidence and one complaint about the pace of discussions.
Extremism
A sociologist embedded with a militia group on the southwest border and found that gun culture provided an avenue to recruit members and maintain morale.
Mental Health
In the United States, people of color are the most vulnerable to gun violence, and they’re also the least likely to receive mental health care. The New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center has explored the connections.
Mass Shooting
Some characteristics of the February 11 shooting at the Houston megachurch set it apart, while others highlight gaps that have allowed several shooters to acquire guns.
The Trajectory
Harnessing the state’s red flag law, Suffolk County has become a leader in the use of extreme risk protection orders. Its process could be a model for police nationwide.
Following years of criticism of the controversial gunshot detection technology, Mayor Brandon Johnson cuts ties. The city will explore other strategies to reduce shootings.