Politics Jan 05 Georgia governor announces push to loosen handgun rules By Jeff Amy, Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press
Nation Jan 21 Judge says New York lawsuit seeking NRA’s dissolution can go forward A New York judge on Thursday denied the National Rifle Association’s bid to throw out a state lawsuit that seeks to put the powerful gun advocacy group out of business. By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Politics Jan 15 NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas The announcement Friday comes months after New York's attorney general sued the NRA over claims that top executives illegally diverted tens of millions of dollars for lavish personal trips. By Paul Weber, Associated Press
Nation May 03 NRA cutting staff and salaries amid coronavirus pandemic The National Rifle Association has laid off dozens of employees, canceled its national convention and scuttled fundraising, membership and shooting events that normally would be key to rallying its base in an election year. By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press
Nation Dec 03 Gun background checks are on pace to break record in 2019 Background checks on gun purchases in the U.S. are climbing toward a record high this year, reflecting what the industry says is a rush by people to buy weapons in reaction to the Democratic presidential candidates' calls for tighter restrictions. By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press
Jul 16 Do gun safety laws decrease child deaths? By Laura Santhanam A new study says states with universal background checks report fewer children’s deaths due to gun incidents. However, more data is needed to understand the relationship, the study maintains. Continue reading
Jun 26 NRA’s top lobbyist resigns amid turmoil within the group By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press Chris Cox, long viewed as the likely successor to longtime CEO Wayne LaPierre, resigned just about a week after the NRA put him on administrative leave, claiming he was part of a failed attempt to extort LaPierre and push him… Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 6:26 Why the NRA is facing new scrutiny of its financial affairs The NRA, a powerful voice in the U.S. political battle over guns, is facing scrutiny of its financial affairs. Amid reports of lavish personal spending by CEO Wayne LaPierre, a new investigation finds significant payments and favors granted to members… Continue watching
Jun 08 How the ‘good guy with a gun’ became a deadly American fantasy By Susanna Lee, The Conversation The archetype can be traced back to 1920s detective fiction, when gruff, gun-toting, cigarette-smoking mavericks became heroic figures. Continue reading
May 27 Texas lawmakers approve safe gun storage program opposed by NRA By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Lawmakers in gun-loving Texas have quietly gone around the National Rifle Association by slipping language into a massive spending bill that would fund a $1 million public safety campaign on gun storage. Continue reading