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The Gun Machine
In 1999, as the nation recovered from a decade of record homicides, more than 30 cities came together to hold major gun companies accountable. They faced a formidable foe — an NRA at the pinnacle of its power.
Bang for the Buck
No stranger to legal disputes, the National Rifle Association is still fighting with Ackerman McQueen.
National Rifle Association
Court filings show the sum paid by the gun group in its acrimonious split with Ackerman McQueen.
2022 in Review
The work you don't want to miss.
Law
In striking down New York’s “good cause” permitting law, the justices set a precedent that may imperil licensing regimes in at least five other states.
Alan Gottlieb, the leader of two smaller gun groups, is assisting an NRA board member’s quest to replace the CEO at this weekend’s annual meeting.
Culture
The Civilian Marksmanship Program's signature event is a haven for self-described ‘gun nerds.‘
Gun Rights
Miami Republican Anitere Flores may spell doom for campus and open carry in the Sunshine State, but she voted to make it easier for self-defense shooters to avoid prosecution.
Campus Carry
Bills to end training and licensing requirements for concealed carry and to allow guns on college campuses loom as pivotal fights for 2017.
Children have a hard time keeping their hands off, even if they have received the NRA’s 'Eddie Eagle' training.