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Missing Pieces
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, analyzed millions of gun sales records to show how legally acquired guns make their way onto the black market.
The Business of Guns
A dealer in Arkansas gets audited, and national totals for lost or stolen firearms start to seem suspiciously low.
Gun Policy
In Charleston, the president showed a renewed sense of urgency for gun reform. But what about his past efforts?