Guns & America

One report says the U.S. has just 4% of the world’s population but owns about 40% of civilian-owned firearms globally.

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.

Businesses around the world are requiring masks, and people everywhere are annoyed — but in America, they may also be armed.

In a break from the past, Democrats talked a stricter game about gun regulation during this year's national convention.

The California senator has a track record of advocating for stricter gun laws. Gun control activists love her, while gun rights groups don’t.

Over the past several years, the problem of police violence in the U.S. has garnered worldwide attention. Many of these highlight a devastating problem.

On Aug. 3, 2019, police say 21-year-old Patrick Crusius opened fire on shoppers at a Walmart in El Paso, killing 23 people in what would be the deadliest…

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…

A federal program that gives military equipment to police is once again under fire — and some universities are listening.