You Can Change Laws Without Changing Hearts and Minds
Yes, America has a strong gun culture, but laws can be changed nonetheless.
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Many Are Quicker to Shoot If the Target Is Black
A new meta-study synthesizes recent research, and finds unconscious racial bias influences snap decisions to pull the trigger.
There Are 22 Million Angry, Impulsive Americans With Guns
Examining the personality characteristics of America's gun owners.
The Characteristics of Gun Owners
The latest survey of American gun-owners looks at the culture they live in.
How the Supreme Court Just Green-Lighted Gun-Control Legislation
In a 5-4 decision, the SCOTUS blocked a conservative effort to overturn a law that makes it illegal to buy a gun for someone else. While the ruling maintains the status quo by preserving long-standing legislation, it opens the door for stricter limits on gun ownership.
What We Actually Know About the Connections Between Mental Illness, Mass Shootings, and Gun Violence
A conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Swanson.
The Agony of the Liberal Gun Lover
Shunned by peers and bummed by the NRA: What it’s like to be left-leaning and gun-toting in America.
All of the Reporting on Guns in America That You Should Have Read Already
In the wake of the recent Isla Vista shooting, we’ve laid out the most revealing reporting about guns.
A Push to Restart CDC Funding for Gun Violence Research
New legislation would increase CDC funding for gun violence research from zero dollars to $10 million. The NRA calls the push “unethical” and an “abuse of taxpayer funds.”
Why Don’t We Know How Many People Are Shot Each Year in America?
Has non-fatal gun violence increased or decreased over the past 10 years? No one really knows.