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Background Checks
Research updating a 23-year-old estimate indicates loophole may be shrinking, though many online sales remain unregulated
Data
We started with public records requests, but that wasn’t enough.
Politics
Belgian arms manufacturer FN Herstal produces a variety of firearms for both the military and civilian markets. But one of its models has a distinctly sordid history.
Q & A
"If you save someone's life from a suicide attempt," says Georgetown professor Liza Gold, "there's a very good chance that you really are permanently saving their life."
Domestic Violence
Federal law bars convicted batterers from buying firearms, but often little is done to separate them from any weapons they already own.
Shooters Shop sits just down the road from the notorious gun seller once known as Badger Guns. Here's how it avoids repeating its neighbor's offenses.
Just last week, the agency broke its record for firearms confiscated in a seven day period.
Active Shooting
As gunfire continues to hit cars on a busy stretch of Arizona highway, a look at the phenomenon of gun violence on America's roads.
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.
Law Enforcement
Portions really are bigger on this side of the pond.