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In Guns We Trust
Since the mass shooting at Columbine High School 25 years ago, guns have grown ubiquitous, showing up in grocery stores, airports and political protests, and encroaching on our lives in new and unprecedented ways.
Elections
Five states are considering new limits on firearms at polling places, while others look to strengthen or expand already existing laws ahead of the 2024 election.
Data
Over the past decade, gun violence has expanded beyond the urban limits it is so often associated with, according to a Trace analysis of Gun Violence Archive data.
Ghost Guns
Lawmakers had been racing to extend the prohibition before it expired on March 8.
Gun Policy
A small bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to renew a prohibition on guns that could slip through metal detectors. They don't have much time.
Law
How much do you know about background checks? Concealed carry? Take our 12-question quiz to find out.
With gun reforms stalled in Congress, several states are looking to tighten their gun laws through ballot initiatives this November.
Year in Review
Gun deaths are down this year — but not yet to levels seen before the start of the pandemic.
Concealed Carry
Places of worship must now choose whether to let congregants carry firearms while attending services. The change comes amid an increase in bias incidents motivated by the Israel-Hamas war.
Ask The Trace
In the past decade, nearly two dozen states have repealed laws requiring a permit to carry concealed handguns.
