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Alex Yablon was a reporter and a founding staffer at The Trace.
Politics
The Milwaukee lawman joined the gun group's junket to Russia, while compiling accusations of negligence and abuses of power at home.
Extremism
In a jailhouse interview, the leader of the Malheur occupation tells a 'Frontline' documentary that there wouldn’t have been an insurrection if his group hadn’t been well-armed.
The Business of Guns
Lawsuit alleges “serious malfunctions” in pistols provided by Sig Sauer, which just won a massive contract to outfit the Army with new sidearms.
Chicago
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that proponents say could stem the flow of illegal weapons into Chicago.
Its authors call for widespread adoption of lead-free ammunition.
National Rifle Association
An aggressive new ad campaign tries to pit sportsmen against "perverted" animal lovers.
The policies cover clean-up costs, too. But full reimbursement for legal fees only comes when a case ends in acquittal.
Data
A new study finds that most people, including gun owners, support limits on bringing firearms into places such as schools and college campuses.
Gun Theft
The disclosure comes as the ATF is revealing new details on a big jump in firearms thefts that has law enforcement leaders alarmed.
They say the platform’s new restrictions are cutting into their advertising earnings, with little explanation for the change.
Remington has laid off more than 100 employees in the last month. One executive said the company was “expecting a different political climate.”
Gun Policy
Ryan Zinke's first act was to reverse Obama's last-minute ban on the use of toxic bullets in national wildlife refuges.
Few states require dealers to lock up their firearms after hours.
Armatix hopes its 9mm handgun will ease law enforcement's concerns about reliability.
The same features that attract some shooters helped convince a circuit court that bans on the rifles don't infringe on gun rights. The next big question is: Will other judges see it the same way?
