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The Bruen Era
A Trace analysis of more than 1,600 rulings found that the Bruen decision has given judges remarkable leeway. The results have been starkly partisan.
Analysis
Mobilizations by extremist groups in 2024 are on track to be at their lowest level since 2020, according to a new report, but public officials — particularly those who work on elections — continue to face hostile threats.
Elections
Studies have consistently found that having a gun at home increases a person’s risk of homicide, suicide, and accidental shootings.
The president’s order seeks to improve school shooter drills and establishes a task force to combat illegal machine guns and 3D-printed firearms.
As Tim Walz and JD Vance prep for their only scheduled debate, we examine their records on gun issues.
A Trace review of federal court cases found that several defendants have had similar charges tossed out since the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision dramatically expanded Second Amendment protections.
Heading into the presidential candidates’ first debate, we take a look at their records on guns and the policies they might pursue as commander in chief.
Chicago
Ahead of the Democratic National Convention, residents who spoke to The Trace said they want party leaders to venture out beyond the event and listen to affected communities.
Gun Policy
How did an undercover cop-turned-evangelical pastor become the middleman for a dark-money scheme to take down the country's firearm regulations?
Groups on both sides of the gun debate have weighed in on Harris’s presidential bid. The reactions reflect her work on gun issues over 20-plus years in politics.
Politics
The Trace’s reporters have covered AR-style weapons, preemption gun laws, and concealed carry laws for years. Here are five stories to help understand how we got here.
Active Shooting
Details about the attack at a rally for the former president are still coming out. Here’s a rundown of what’s emerged so far.
The president’s son faces three felony counts after allegedly lying on federal gun-buying forms. His trial is underway.
It’s unclear when the former president will be required to surrender any guns following his guilty verdict in New York. The situation underscores the lack of procedure for how recently convicted felons should relinquish their firearms.
In Guns We Trust
In the coming season of "Long Shadow," Trace staffers help explain how guns became a cultural signifier as our crisis of violence spiraled.
