Sandy Hook Claimed Many More Lives Than We Realize
Post-tragedy talk of gun control spurred many Americans to buy new weapons. Some died as a result.
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For Some Americans, the Gun Is a Sacred Object
New research finds a sub-group of white male gun owners feel symbolically empowered by their weapons.
The Texas Church Shooting Will Only Perpetuate the ‘Good Guy With a Gun’ Narrative
Research shows that, despite their heroics, armed civilians generally do not prevent mass shootings.
Church Shootings Are Becoming Much More Common
Yet the existing data suggests churches aren't more or less vulnerable to gun violence than other publicly accessible spaces.
Why Some Members of the Far Left Advocate Against Gun Control
A roundtable of leftist gun supporters voice their thoughts on police violence, mass shootings, and the role of guns in civil rights.
Bump Stocks and the Lessons We Refused to Learn at Sandy Hook
As the FBI releases 1,500 pages of documents on Sandy Hook, the GOP refuses even to talk about basic gun regulation.
Firearm Injuries Rise in California After Nevada Gun Shows
New research points to the inherent limitations of state-level firearm-control laws.
With Concealed-Carry Laws, the Danger Is in the Details
New research finds states that do not give law enforcement discretion in granting permits have higher homicide rates.
New Evidence Shows Waiting Periods for Gun Purchases Can Save Lives
Sometimes it helps to take a few days to think over an important new purchase.
The Las Vegas Shooting Isn’t Just About Gun Laws—It’s About Gun Culture
Perhaps the ubiquity of firearms has made us less vigilant to the threats that lax protections pose.