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Law
Several favor ending firearms restrictions for the mentally ill, abusers, and on college campuses, but a few of the president elect's other selections have more ambiguous Second Amendment views.
A 2014 Supreme Court case illustrates how a single vote could have meant a different outcome for the man who bought guns for the San Bernardino shooters.
Domestic Violence
The men bringing the case argue that firearms bans should not apply to abusers who get carried away in the heat of a dispute.
Commentary
An appeals court just ruled that the state is allowed to ban physicians from talking about guns with their patients. But educating doctors about firearms could lead to an honest conversation about health risks with gun owners.
Gun Rights
The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. Does the same apply to carrying a gun in public?