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‘The Day I Have to Carry a Gun to Teach, I’m Done.’

Nine back-to-school stories from the age of the bulletproof backpack.

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Brett Kavanaugh Snubs Parkland Dad at Confirmation Hearing, and the Moment Goes Viral

Good morning, Bulletin readers. During Day 1 of SCOTUS confirmation hearings, Democrats called out Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s ties to the National Rifle Association and his hard-line record on the Second Amendment. And new developments show how student activists are working…

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The Angry History of a ‘Stand Your Ground’ Shooter in Florida

In today's briefing: The gunman in a controversial Florida "stand your ground" shooting has a history of armed road rage. Facebook is removing blueprints for 3-D printed guns.

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Chicago’s Violent Weekend Is a Stark Reminder of ‘Murder Inequality’

In today's briefing: Protest over a stand your ground killing in Florida, a possible plot to train school shooters in the New Mexico desert, and a shadow federal report on the role of guns in campus violence.

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The Cities Grappling With August Outbreaks of Gun Violence

Hello, readers. In today’s briefing: In a fiery court filing unearthed by The Trace’s Alex Yablon and Mike Spies, a once-loyal National Rifle Association partner says the group brought its business woes on itself with its radioactive messaging. Amid the self-reported…

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NRA Lawyer Doubles Down on Claims of Corporate Duress

Hello, readers. In today’s Bulletin: The NRA is doubling down on claims of corporate duress made in court documents. The Texas gun store that supplied the weapon used in the Sutherland Spring church shooting is facing a lawsuit. Plus, we dug into our archives…

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Tech Platforms Scrub Content by Sandy Hook Hoaxer

Hello, readers. In today’s briefing: Mass shooting denier Alex Jones is on trial, and losing distribution for his lies, as tech companies pull his content from their platforms. Chicago suffers a dramatic outburst of gunfire as assailants target crowds. Those stories…

National Rifle Association

March on NRA Headquarters Anchors Young Activists’ Latest National Day of Action

On Saturday, August 4, young gun reform activists plan to take over the street in front of the National Rifle Association’s headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia, to rally for new gun laws. The March on the NRA has the…

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14 States With Republican Governors Have New Gun Safety Laws Since Parkland

Hello, readers. In today’s briefing: Young activists plan to bring the fight for gun reform to the National Rifle Association’s doorstep tomorrow. Meanwhile, a new report shows that their movement has already wrought significant changes to state gun laws. And some…

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Could Safe Storage Laws Prevent School Shootings?

Hello, readers. In today’s briefing: The Washington Post dug into records on decades of school shootings, and the findings point to one promising solution. Plus, the NRA claims it might soon be forced to pull the plug on its television…

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Daily Bulletin: New Details on Maria Butina’s Money Trail

Hello, readers. In today’s briefing: A judge keeps 3-D printed guns offline, at least temporarily. Investigators have some of alleged Russian agent/NRA infiltrator Maria Butina’s bank records, and they are trying to follow the money. And the NRA’s top election contractor…

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Daily Bulletin: States Mobilize to Try to Block Downloadable Guns

Hello, readers. In today’s briefing: States are suing the Trump administration in an attempt to block the spread of 3-D gun blueprints. Chicago police are stepping up security at this year’s Lollapalooza music festival in the wake of the Las…

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NRA Moves to Deflect Blame From ‘Stand Your Ground’ After Fatal Shooting of Black Man in Florida

Hello, readers. A new analysis shows the extent to which Democratic congressional candidates are embracing gun reform in winnable Republican-held districts. How will that affect the National Rifle Association’s spending decisions? Our NRA Campaign Spending Tracker, launched yesterday, will be the first to…

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CDC Data Captures a Surge in Gun Murders, While Other Homicides Are Stable

Hello, readers. In today’s briefing: Several updates to the Maria Butina case, including the identity of “U.S. Person 2” in court documents. Plus, one man’s tribute to shooting victims is a reminder of the toll of everyday gun violence. Those stories…

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Daily Bulletin: The Battle to Stop 3-D Printed Guns

Hello, readers. In today’s briefing: Gun reform groups are scrambling to stop a 3-D printed gun company from ushering in an era of downloadable firearms. Maria Butina’s lawyers faced off against federal prosecutors in court. Congress overwhelmingly passed a bill that…