Jan 05 Georgia governor announces push to loosen handgun rules By Jeff Amy, Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he'll push for a new state law that would loosen the state's handgun requirements. Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 5:50 How the self-defense argument played out in Rittenhouse, Arbery trials By William Brangham, Ryan Connelly Holmes Even as many are still assessing the Kyle Rittenhouse trial verdict, another closely watched case went to the jury Monday in the trial of three men charged with the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. The homicide trials are different… Continue watching
Jun 17 Texas joins list of states dropping permit rules for guns By Lindsay Whitehurst, Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Texas will now let people carry handguns without first getting a background check and training. It's the latest and largest on a growing list of states to roll back permitting requirements for carrying guns in public. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 6:42 How ATF’s culture of leniency, lack of oversight allows ‘wayward’ gun shops to stay open By Stephanie Sy, David Coles A new investigation by USA Today and The Trace finds that the ATF, the federal body policing the gun industry, is "frequently toothless and conciliatory," goes easy on "wayward dealers" and sometimes allows guns to "flow into the hands of… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 6:14 Is the NRA’s bankruptcy filing just a way to escape regulation? By Stephanie Sy, David Coles, Harry Zahn The surge of high-profile mass shootings in the U.S. are increasing calls for stronger action on gun violence, access to weapons and its limitations. When discussing gun control, people often point to the long reach and influence of the NRA,… Continue watching
Jan 04 Ohio Gov. DeWine signs gun rights bill eliminating duty to retreat By Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Associated Press The measure expands the so-called "stand your ground" right from an individual's house and car to any place a person lawfully has the right to be. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 7:58 How limiting high-capacity magazines could reduce the carnage in mass shootings The U.S. has repeatedly observed a grim cycle around gun violence: A mass shooting occurs, prompting calls for the government to step in, but momentum dissipates before any legislative action is taken. But what specific gun regulations might change the… Continue watching
Aug 19 Watch 8:11 Tamara Keith and Joshua Johnson on Trump and recession fears, gun safety momentum NPR’s Tamara Keith and Joshua Johnson join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including policy proposals among 2020 Democrats, rumors of an upcoming recession and how a weakening economy could affect President Trump's reelection and momentum for new… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 6:29 Dayton’s mayor on her grieving community, gun control and Trump’s visit On Wednesday, President Trump traveled to Dayton, Ohio, where a gunman killed nine people and wounded 26 early Sunday morning. Ahead of his visit, Mayor Nan Whaley expressed concerns about the president’s previous rhetoric and said she hoped his visit… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 11:36 Why addressing mental illness isn’t enough to reduce gun violence How do we explain and stop mass shootings like those in El Paso and Dayton? Some Americans point to guns, saying they're too common and easy to obtain, while others emphasize the mental and emotional conditions that could drive perpetrators… Continue watching