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Despite Its Gun-Loving Reputation, Texas Could Soon Be at the Vanguard of Violence Prevention

The Legislature is considering the establishment of a violence prevention effort outside of law enforcement — without challenging gun rights head on.

Facing GOP Pressure, the ATF Cancelled Review of Devices Now Implicated in Two Mass Shootings

The Boulder gunman had recently purchased an AR-556 with a stabilizing brace, an accessory that allows a category of firearms to evade strict federal regulations.

To Escape a Legal Reckoning, the NRA Went Shopping for a Friendlier State

Internal documents show an NRA law firm spent at least five months developing the group’s plan to declare bankruptcy and reincorporate outside New York — a strategy some insiders view with skepticism.

The Way We Think About Mass Shootings Ignores Many Black Victims

High-casualty shootings didn’t disappear during the pandemic — they nearly doubled.

Lori Lightfoot Promised Chicago’s Violence Reduction Committee Would Be Transparent. Its One Meeting So Far Was Closed to the Public.

Some anti-violence groups were surprised to learn the task force had met at all. Others want to know why the committee doesn’t include more grassroots programs and community members.

Boulder, Like Many U.S. Cities, Passed Its Own Firearm Laws. Gun Groups Got Them Thrown Out.

The mass shooting at King Soopers supermarket has added fuel to efforts to let cities regulate guns.

Promising Crime Solutions Are Being Undermined by Flawed Federal Ratings, Researchers Say

While local leaders seek answers to a sharp rise in violent crime, experts worry the Justice Department’s CrimeSolutions clearinghouse may be holding back effective programs.

Violence Against Women Act’s Reauthorization Targets Major Gun Loopholes

The House just passed a new version of the law, which funds grants for abuse survivors. Senate Republicans have objected to the gun restrictions added by Democrats.

Six Asian Women Among Eight Killed in Atlanta-area Shootings

A Gunmaker Marketed Anti-Government Boogaloo Products. Then It Lobbied Congress.

Documents show that Palmetto State Armory has paid the firm Nelson Mullins to push the levers of power in D.C. — contradicting the hard-edged brand the company promotes to gun buyers.