The role of the gun industry in America’s gun violence epidemic.
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Background Checks
Congress has made dozens of attempts to narrow the so-called gun show loophole since establishing the background check system. Most of those efforts have failed.
To mark the anniversary of the 1993 Brady Bill, The Trace charted the evolving landscape of gun purchasing and gun violence.
Armed With Reason
An Armed With Reason holiday special.
How the right kind of regulations deter criminals from getting guns.
