Which States Have More School Shootings, and Why?
New research finds fewer such tragic incidents in those with background checks, as well as higher spending on…
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Californians Vote in Favor of Ammunition Background Checks
California, like Nevada and Washington, toughens its gun control laws. By Francie Diep (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images) After…
Why Cleaning Up Abandoned Lots Can Reduce Shootings
Abandoned lots and houses can act as “storage lockers” for illegal guns. By Francie Diep (Photo: Jeff Haynes/AFP/Getty…
Does the Media Cause Mass Shootings?
A growing body of research suggests that increasingly intense media coverage of mass shootings is partly responsible for…
The South Carolina Shooting Is Tragically Unsurprising
In a state that doesn’t require a permit to purchase, firearm registration, or an owner’s license for both…
A Look at South Carolina’s Lax Gun Laws
Details are still emerging in the Townsville Elementary School shooting, but Pacific Standard takes a look at how…
Printed Pistols and Racial Panic
When Cody Wilson pioneered 3-D printing for guns, he claimed the technology represented a victory for liberty. In Wilson's new book, it seems "liberty" can also mean "racial purity."
Carrying on Campus When You’re a Person of Color
Legislation in Texas allowing students with licenses to carry concealed weapons on campus is still in its infancy, but it poses significant danger for one specific group: students of color who choose to carry.
Why the Media Should Report on Shooters and Terrorists
It’s the job of journalists, and we owe it to our readers. By Joanne Zalatoris A memorial to…
A Multimillion Dollar Taxpayer-Funded Gun Research Center Finally Finds a Home
What the University of California Firearm Violence Research Center is expected to accomplish. By Francie Diep (Photo: Scott…