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Gun Policy
The new National Defense Authorization Act also affirms the value of background checks for surplus military pistols.
In Memoriam
Burial escorts ensure fallen Marines are treated with dignity as they're returned to their families.
Open Carry
Army Recruiting Command says it's worried that gun-wielding volunteers are going to "cause young Americans interested in joining the Army to decide not to visit our centers."
Armed With Reason
Mass shootings, public misperceptions, and what the research really says.
Mass Shooting
In the wake of Chattanooga shootings, outraged civilians volunteered to defend unarmed service members.
Commentary
Most armed service members are not trained to neutralize active shooters, and putting more loaded guns in their hands creates its own risks.
