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The NRA and Me
Ralph Myers believes gun control failed to save his child.
Politics
Three political scientists weigh in on what the tense national moment means for the future of the NRA, its Republican allies, and Democrats who want to push back on the pro-gun agenda.
National Rifle Association
One researcher says she has not yet seen a case in which stories about violence produce support for gun rights.
Analysis
Researcher Erin Kearns on the potential effects of the gun group’s latest video campaign.
They worry that the hard-core regimen for self-defense shooters leaves them behind — and could put members at risk.
"I have 30 emails from Wayne LaPierre that I never asked for."
Major firearms brands are underwriting provocative videos that cast liberals and the media as enemies of America.
Gun Policy
Congress considers doing away with an 83-year-old restriction on devices that make firearms quieter.
Here's how the furor fits into the conspiratorial playbook of Second Amendment organizations.
The NRA-backed Greg Gianforte, Montana's new congressman, could also lose his right to carry a concealed weapon in his home state.