Guns

Recent events have translated into more gun purchases and a backlog of background checks. Gun regulation advocates worry this could lead to more “prohibited purchases.”

At 17, James Harris survived a double shooting that left his best friend dead. He's been struggling to make sense of life since then.

Violence prevention programs in Maryland are in trouble. Are other state programs facing similar problems?

At 17, Karlonzo Taylor was fatally shot while hanging with friends after school. His mother, Marvella Williams, is still grieving the loss of her only son.

New York's attorney general announced civil action to dissolve the National Rifle Association after an investigation found millions of dollars in alleged fraud by CEO Wayne LaPierre and others.

About 3 million more guns than usual have been sold since the pandemic started. And nearly half of all the sales appear to be to those buying guns for the first time.

Owning a handgun significantly increases one's risk of suicide, according to a study published Thursday that tracked new gun owners in California for more…

Sheltering in place isn't new for children who live in neighborhoods plagued by gun violence, and shootings haven't eased during the pandemic. St. Louis families improvise to keep kids safe.

In recent days, the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times and other media outlets have reported a surge in gun purchases across the nation. Their stories…

The Department of Justice has been in a years-long fight to decrease violent gun crimes. And now, it’s targeting domestic violence abusers.Inside…

An art installation in Chicago honors victims of gun violence, and its organizers hope to make it a national monument. They want to bring widespread attention to what they consider another epidemic.

A near-record number of Americans died by gunshot in 2018 according to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.A note to…