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The Business of Guns
The surge in exports comes after the Israeli government loosened gun ownership requirements in response to the October 7 attack by Hamas.
Concealed Carry
The finding comes as the NRA is endorsing state bills to make licensing and instruction optional for concealed carriers.
Data
A momentous shift in what kinds of firearms Americans are owning — and why — has huge implications for public health.
Culture
As violent crime rates drop, fear, savvy marketing, and NRA-backed laws have given pistols an extreme makeover.
It's hard to get the go-ahead to legally own a gun in the Big Apple. These consultants tell their clients they’ll make it easier, for a fee.
Law
A new video showing a drone firing a handgun raises murky legal questions.