Trauma recovery centers aim to fill that gap, providing everything from grief counseling to financial assistance.
One of them saved Alexis Jackson’s life.
Mental Health Support Is Key for Gun Violence Victims' Families
This March, Alexis Jackson worked tirelessly to make sure all the details of her oldest daughter’s Sweet 16 were perfect: a heart-shaped cake in Abe’bre’anna’s favorite color, purple; a glittering Eiffel Tower backdrop in the Paris theme; tables topped with shiny purple tablecloths; and a carefully ..
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But in 17 neighborhoods — including North Lawndale, Fuller Park, and West Elsdon — the opposite was true.
Residents and organizers there told Rita Oceguera they feel left behind by the city’s investment in gun violence reduction.
As it invests in community-based efforts to reduce gun violence, the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is taking on the evidence challenge.
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That's an increase of more than 400% from 2014, according to our analysis of Gun Violence Archive data.
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After it passed, dozens of protesters chanted “Blood on your hands” and the floor of the lower chamber devolved into chaos. More in the Bulletin:
Since 2014, incidents have more than doubled, and the number of victims killed or injured has increased more than fivefold.
Road Rage Shootings Are Surging in the U.S.
Road rage shootings are on the rise across the United States as drivers increasingly turn to firearms to vent their frustrations — with often tragic consequences. Between 2014 and 2023, the number of people shot in road rage incidents surged more than 400 percent, from 92 to 481, according to ..
Our newest initiative — the Gun Violence Data Hub — seeks to change that for newsrooms across the country.
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Introducing The Trace’s New Gun Violence Data Hub
Part of the reason America’s gun violence crisis is hard to understand is that data on the problem is hard to access and make sense of. The data that does exist is often incomplete and unreliable. Federal and state funding to study the issue is scant. And legislation prevents the collection an..
A district judge ruled it unconstitutional last year — and now, the Supreme Court will consider the case.
Bulletin: Supreme Court to Rule on Legality of Regulating Ghost Guns Supreme Court to Rule on Ghost Gun Regulation
The Biden administration expanded the definition of firearms to include unfinished gun parts, which can be assembled to create “ghost guns.” A district judge ruled it unconstitutional last year.
This week, "Long Shadow: In Guns We Trust" with longlead.bsky.social explains how Carter's NRA shifted the U.S. gun debate in the 1980s — and the consequences for the country to this day.
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Now, the city is launching a pilot program to try to address community members’ concerns — but it’s limited to one neighborhood at first.
But evidence surfaced during a failed lawsuit in Florida raises questions about its reliability — including that the company discovered a possible defect as early as 2013.
What A Lawsuit Reveals About Savage Arms' Axis II Rifle Safety
Navy veteran Kelli McAllister, 53, was hunting deer in North Florida in February 2021 when her Savage Arms Axis II rifle went off unexpectedly. The gun had snagged on a camouflage tarp as she climbed a ladder into a treehouse lookout, and when she tried to jostle the weapon free, it fired. The bulle..
The nation’s largest manufacturer of these DIY firearms is facing a series of lawsuits — including one from the family of a murdered 20-year-old.
In the days following the mass shooting, students hauled together a makeshift memorial that would inspire an enduring tribute. (From 2017)
One School’s Grief, Set in Stone
They started not long after the shelter-in-place order was lifted. One by one, the students carried heavy stones and laid them to rest on the grass. There was a stone for Jamie and a stone for Lauren. One for Reema and one for Jeremy and another for Maxine. Altogether they brought 32 stones, each to..
The suit alleged the gun group’s charitable arm diverted millions of dollars in donor funds.
To Settle Case From D.C. AG, NRA Foundation Agrees to Reform
The National Rifle Association’s charitable arm has agreed to implement significant reforms to resolve a lawsuit brought by the District of Columbia over the group’s alleged misuse of funds. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced the settlement on April 17. Schwalb’s predecessor, Attorn..
The latest issue of The Trajectory explores the city's cooperative, multipronged effort to counter local violence.
A lot of the story is about Tommy guns — and a little is about Florida’s state bird.
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Guns Are As Old As America — But So Are Gun Laws How 'Shall Not Be Infringed' Built the NRA's Political Power
Gun restrictions were not always so fraught in America. The second episode of “Long Shadow: In Guns We Trust” explains how the National Rifle Association seized on the Second Amendment to change the course of history.
Their efforts appear to be paying off.
The survey results also showed a link between a history of exposure to direct trauma, like physical assault, and an increased likelihood of unsafe storage practices.
Why Aren't Veterans Storing Their Guns Safely?
More than half of military veterans with access to firearms store them unsafely, and nearly 40 percent store their guns loaded, according to a new study published this month. Led by researchers at Yale University, the study consisted of data from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study,..
It was a stark reminder that despite the city’s decreasing levels of violence, much work remains.
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Teachers Say They’re Struggling With the Reality of Guns In Schools Surveyed Teachers Fear Lockdowns and Shootings
When a minor earthquake struck the East Coast last week, second-grade teacher Abbey Clements saw the fearful look in her students’ eyes, “searching for answers and safety in me.” It was a look she and countless teachers across the country have become well accustomed to in recent years, but for a ver..
The regulation will affect an estimated 23,000 businesses that sell firearms to "predominantly earn a profit."
Biden Moves to Expand Background Checks for Gun Sales
The Biden administration has finalized a rule meant to reduce the number of guns sold without background checks. Calling it the largest expansion of background checks in more than 30 years, Attorney General Merrick Garland told reporters on April 10 that the new rule will close a gap in federa..
They found that guns reported lost or stolen were significantly more prone to be used in crimes.
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Stolen Guns Are More Likely to Be Used in Crimes, Study Finds
Guns that go missing or are stolen from their original owners are much more prone to be used in crimes, according to a new analysis that provides insights into how legally bought firearms slip onto the black market. For the study, which was announced in March after being published in the journ..
Today, guns are everywhere — grocery stores, schools, sports stadiums, airports, homes, and a litany of mundane, everyday spaces.
Welcome to the armed era.
25 Years After Columbine, Guns Are Everywhere in the U.S.
You drop your child off at kindergarten where they learn how to hide from an active shooter. You spot a rifle-strapped shopper in the cereal aisle at the supermarket. You stuff your belongings in a clear bag to go to a concert. Your nephew’s high school football game is evacuated when gunshots erupt..
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