Gun Policy

The Gun Machine

The Evolution of the Crime Gun

In this episode of The Gun Machine, we take a closer look at the one group of customers the firearms industry doesn’t want you to think about: criminals.

Chicago

Illinois Legislators Introduce Karina’s Bill to Remove Guns from Abusers

Named for domestic violence victim Karina González, the measure would require law enforcement officers to quickly remove guns from people who have orders of protection against them.

Bulletin

New Mexico’s Gun Carry Ban Fell Short. What Could Work?

The backlash came from gun rights and gun reform proponents, progressives and conservatives, and from key officials within Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s party.

Concealed Carry

New Mexico’s Gun Carry Ban Isn’t a Longterm Solution. Here’s Why.

A bold move to curtail gun violence in Albuquerque has gotten a lot of attention, but less controversial solutions hold more promise.

The Industry

Inside a State Legislator’s Fight Against the Gun Industry’s Legal Immunity

Illinois is the eighth state to pass a law requiring gun companies to impose “reasonable controls” on their marketing and distribution practices. All of them took inspiration from the same New York bill.

Extreme Risk Protection Orders

Research Indicates That Red Flag Laws Work — But Only If People Know About Them

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act incentivized states to implement extreme risk protection orders, and provide information about them to the public. A new study focuses on what messages are likely to work best.

Bulletin

The Subversion of Domestic Terror Laws at Cop City

Civil rights advocates were concerned when Georgia expanded its domestic terrorism law after the Charleston shooting. Six years later, it appears their criticisms have borne out.

The Trajectory

Is There a Path to Gun Reform Without Strengthening Democracy?

For Senator Raphael Warnock, voting rights protections and gun reform “are part and parcel of the same project.”

Philadelphia

Homicides in Philadelphia Are Trending Downward. Will It Last?

City officials argue that to keep killings on the decline, the Republican-led state Senate needs to pass stronger gun laws.

Bulletin

What’s Next for Florida’s Raise-the-Age Law?

A three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit upheld the law just months ago. Now, the NRA will get another chance to argue that it should be struck down — this time before the full court.

The Trajectory

Biden’s Enhanced Background Checks Appear to Be Working

New FBI data obtained by The Trace shows the system has stopped hundreds of young adults who shouldn’t have guns from buying them.

Bulletin

Is Massachusetts’ Gun Reform Bill Worth the Controversy It’s Generating?

Though the state has a reputation as a leader in gun safety laws, its record shows that it has trouble with enforcement.

The Trajectory

How Minnesota Became the Surprising Success Story of Gun Reform

After a sweeping electoral victory, state Democrats seized “a once-in-a-generation opportunity” to reimagine gun violence prevention.

The Industry

Bill to Regulate Defective Firearms Is Reintroduced in Congress

In each of the last four congresses, Rep. Debbie Dingell proposed the legislation, which would give the Consumer Product Safety Commission oversight over firearms.

The Trajectory

Marijuana, Guns, and the Silver Lining Some Progressives See in Bruen

Federal law has long barred people who use cannabis from owning guns. The Supreme Court's landmark ruling has the potential to change that.