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Texas Governor Unveils His Plan to Prevent School Violence

Hello, readers. We have a pair of new stories from Trace staffers and contributors to share with you today: First, Alex Yablon brings us the latest development in the long campaign to impose state oversight on gun dealers in Illinois, where…

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American Medical Association Weighs ‘Unprecedented’ Gun Reform Platform

Hello, readers. As we all headed into the holiday weekend, the latest scoop dropped on the National Rifle Association’s links to Russia during the lead up to the 2016 election: The FBI is reportedly in possession of Spanish wiretaps that include…

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Parkland Students Turn to Youth Voter Registration Drives

In today's briefing: Parkland activism marches on with a lawsuit against the maker and seller of the assault-style rifle used in the school massacre, as well as an ambitious youth voter registration drive. 

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Lawsuits Pile Up Against Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones

Hello, readers. A window for a bipartisan gun safety measure opens (maybe) in Texas. Angry motorists are (still) pulling guns on other drivers. And a set of defamation lawsuits by Sandy Hook families against a notorious conspiracy-monger tests a…

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Congress Members Duck Journalist’s Questions on the Parkland Platform

Hello, readers. One thing we report on here at The Trace is relevant new research. Sometimes the findings are shocking on their own, like this item from Monday: “Roughly 4.6 million American kids live in homes with unlocked, loaded…

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Daily Bulletin: The Psychological Toll of Gun Violence

Hello, readers. Reach for those bookmark buttons: We’ve got one, two, three, four Trace originals for you today. Those links, plus the latest on the Santa Fe school shooting, round out today’s briefing. Receive this daily news briefing by email every…

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Gunmaker Remington Emerges From Bankruptcy

Hello, readers. Today we bring you news of a project long in the works, one that for The Trace also marks a foray into a new medium for us. Receive this daily news briefing by email every morning. …

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America Witnesses Its 100th Mass Shooting of the Year

In today’s briefing: Gun violence in 2018 reaches a grim milestone. A gun trafficking scheme facilitated through social media exposes the dangers of background check loopholes. And a new report from Senate Democrats returns the spotlight to Russia's NRA ties.

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Safety Courses Don’t Protect Kids From Gun Injury, Study Finds

In today's briefing: Trump takes a step toward a long-awaited rule change for American gun exports. Plus, what Florida can expect as it begins the process of updating its mental health records for background checks.

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Red Flag Laws, As Viewed by People Who’ve Had Their Guns Seized

In today's briefing: Illinois lawmakers passed a waiting period for military-style guns. Their governor sent it back with some edits, one of which is sure to spark conflict. Plus, what do people who've received extreme risk protection orders think of the laws that allowed their guns to be taken away?

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Daily Bulletin: Hunters for Gun Control

More financial pressure on the firearms industry as a California pension fund considers a major divestment from assault weapons manufacturers and Bank of America reaffirms its commitment not to lend to companies that make such guns.

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Why 90 Percent of Gun Owners Aren’t NRA Members

In today's briefing: News from Sturm Ruger's annual meeting, where shareholders passed a contested proposal to study the business risks associated with gun violence. Also, gun reform developments at the municipal, state, and national level.

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Guns Kill More Young People Than Car Accidents, Study Finds

In today's briefing: A seven-figure boost to anti-violence programs in Pennsylvania, an eight-figure flip flop by a bank that talked tough on assault-style rifles, and an analysis that shows guns surpassing cars as a killer of America's young people.

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Why Would the NRA Want Oliver North as Its President?

In a surprise move, the group's board announced on Monday that the retired Marine lieutenant colonel, notorious for his role in the illegal sale of weapons in the Iran-Contra affair, will take over the largely ceremonial post.

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What to Know About the NRA Convention in Dallas

As the NRA's annual meeting kicks off in Dallas today, we're sharing our conversations with current and former members. Plus, what has changed since last year's NRA convention?