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Public Health
Michael D. Anestis has been studying firearm death for nearly 15 years. In an interview with The Trace, he said it's time to change the narrative on risks.
Criminal Justice
Kym Worthy says it is "unconscionable" to leave a loaded firearm within reach of a child.
National Rifle Association
Children have a hard time keeping their hands off, even if they have received the NRA’s 'Eddie Eagle' training.
The Knowledge Gap
But research has found there’s a big difference between a child being able to talk about safety measures and actually being able to perform them.
Data
During the first half of the 2015-2016 academic year, students have toted at least 135 firearms into U.S. schools.
Armed With Reason
The state and local level is often where the rubber meets the road when it comes to firearm policy.
Culture
So far this academic year, at least 77 students — some as young as 4 years old — have been caught with firearms.
