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Gun Policy
In 1992, Yoshihiro Hattori was fatally shot in Louisiana after he knocked on the wrong door by mistake. His death spurred federal gun reform — but his parents and host family say America is going backward.
El Paso County, the site of the mass shooting at Club Q, is one of at least 37 Colorado counties that have declared themselves a “Second Amendment sanctuary” and openly defied the state's gun laws.
National Rifle Association
The group's most recent disclosures suggest weakening membership and costly legal battles.
Community Violence
After the funerals, residents continue to pressure Texas officials to address gun access. It may become a fight that spans generations.
Shootings at gas stations are rising across the city. As police search for answers, the families of victims are grieving — and filing lawsuits.
Politics
Campaigns focusing on gun reform achieved victory in several races across the country.
Ask The Trace
Experts address a reader’s question on law enforcement exemptions in U.S. gun laws.
Since the 1990s, John Lott has provided the empirical justification for looser firearms laws. Do his claims stand up to scrutiny?
Advance Peace was supposed to launch in New York City in July 2021 — but after months of miscommunication and poor planning, the program has quietly been scrapped.
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