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Background Checks
To mark the anniversary of the 1993 Brady Bill, The Trace charted the evolving landscape of gun purchasing and gun violence.
Research updating a 23-year-old estimate indicates loophole may be shrinking, though many online sales remain unregulated
Suicide
A new paper argues that current policies can leave family members and friends unclear about how to legally remove a firearm from an individual in crisis.
