The Florida Senate Votes Against a Ban on Assault Weapons
State senators voted largely along party lines to pass a measure to arm and train teachers.
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Firearms Injuries Decline During NRA Conventions
Researchers have found new evidence that, while guns make some people feel safer, they're actually dangerous to be around.
An Armed Teacher Is in Custody After Shots Are Fired at a Georgia High School
No children were harmed in the incident, which comes just two weeks after a gunman killed 17 students at a Florida high school.
Dispatches: Our Ongoing Coverage of Gun Violence
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
Here’s More Evidence That an Assault Weapons Ban Would Decrease School-Shooting Deaths
Research suggests other forms of gun control constitute an ineffective response.
The Lede, Issue #3: How Racism Becomes Institutionalized in Police Departments, Colony Collapse, Black Panther, and More
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Taking the Lead From Teens After the Parkland Shooting
Young people have been leading protests for decades. What makes Parkland different?
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge Against California’s ‘Cooling Off’ Period for Buying Guns
The decision means the law will remain in effect.
Dissecting America’s Muted Response to Mass Shootings
The U.S. is stuck in a vicious cycle, not just of bloodshed, but also of helplessness.
Australia’s Ambassador Says His Country’s Gun Laws Can’t Save America
Gun control advocates point to Australia for inspiration in ending gun violence. Australian Ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey thinks they should stop.