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Investigation
The Business of Guns
Evidence that surfaced during a failed lawsuit in Florida raises questions about the reliability of the Axis II.
A new rule is designed to end years of ambiguity and allow law enforcement to crack down on unlicensed gun dealers.
Law
A federal law protects American gun manufacturers against most lawsuits, but an appeals court has allowed Mexico’s case to move forward.
The surge in exports comes after the Israeli government loosened gun ownership requirements in response to the October 7 attack by Hamas.
Leaders in San Diego, Oakland, and San Francisco hope the effort will incentivize better practices across the gun industry.