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Culture
The big-box retailer was slammed by some gun owners for its decision to nix the popular rifle from its stock. But one industry veteran says it’s no surprise.
Background Checks
Activists say some female perpetrators don't understand "that the guns they’re buying are then passed on and used in crimes."
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?
Chicago
Guns stores from three suburbs named in a new lawsuit provided nearly 20 percent of crime guns recovered in the city.
Law
A legal odyssey finds its conclusion.
