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Mass Shooting
Some characteristics of the February 11 shooting at the Houston megachurch set it apart, while others highlight gaps that have allowed several shooters to acquire guns.
Law
How much do you know about background checks? Concealed carry? Take our 12-question quiz to find out.
The Trajectory
Firearm suicide is among the leading causes of death for veterans. A new program aims to teach mental health practitioners how veterans think about their guns.
Mental Health
October’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, was one of more than a dozen high-profile attacks carried out by people who retained their gun rights after hospitalization during a mental health crisis.
Ask The Trace
A shooting’s toll on survivors and people close to them can be overwhelming and long-lasting. Readers ask why there isn’t more research on just how much it's costing victims and their communities.
More than 95,000 school nurses serve millions of students every year, and they could play a role in preventing violence.
Domestic Violence
School safety protocols can save lives, proponents say — but experts argue they are particularly harmful to kids who’ve been abused.
Gun Policy
A new law was supposed to exclusively fund states that have, or plan to pass, red flag laws. But a compromise broadened the criteria, complicating how to prioritize programs shown to decrease shootings.
Suicide
These national and regional organizations can support you or someone you know in a crisis.
Background Checks
The Ft. Lauderdale airport shooter was one of several recent high-profile gunmen who suffered from psychiatric issues but did not meet the high bar for a firearms ban.