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Chicago
Last year, 88 percent of the guns recovered in Illinois were seized in Chicago. More than half of them came from out of state.
The Business of Guns
While American gun sellers process millions of firearms, their business practices are uniquely shielded from scrutiny.
Ghost Guns
A string of high-profile crimes involving untraceable firearms has authorities on edge. Says one federal agent: “We have no way of knowing what’s out there."
Gun Policy
Hillary Clinton's gun platform would treat such high-volume sellers as "engaged in the business" — and use an executive action to make them part of the background check system.
Mass Shooting
More than half of the recovered guns had been purchased by the shooter or a family member in the last three years.
ATF
Crime Gun Intelligence Centers seek to make ballistic reports worth their weight in brass when it comes to reducing urban gun violence.
How We Fix This
Minnesota is the latest to enact laws to prevent "nominee purchases" and stem the flow of illegal guns. But do they work?
Commentary
What I've learned about the economics of ammunition through a lifetime of shooting, and what it means for gun politics.
A new ATF report paints a "broader picture of the state of firearms commerce in the United States today."
Did the FBI ever complete it?