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Americans' support for stricter gun laws still on the decline
Dec 20, 2012
In the aftermath of the shooting at Sandy Hook elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, the debate around tighter gun control quickly became a national conversation.
The effect in Mexico of U.S. gun laws
Dec 20, 2012
New research suggests rising violence in Mexico could be tied to U.S. gun laws.
After shooting, buyers snap up gun magazines
Dec 19, 2012
When acts of violence shake the nation, sales of guns go up -- and the same happens with gun magazine sales.
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Shooting fallout prompts corporate response
Dec 18, 2012
The Newtown shooting has prompted an unusual and swift response from corporate America, from divesting in gun makers to suspending gun sales.
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Sales of armored kids' backpacks have tripled since Friday
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Kai Ryssdal
Dec 18, 2012
A company in Salt Lake City makes lightweight body armor and armored backpacks with Avengers and Disney logos.
Gun lobby outspends gun-control advocates
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David Gura
Dec 17, 2012
The National Rifle Association spent $24 million this last election cycle
Final note: There are more than 58,000 gunshops in the U.S.
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Kai Ryssdal
Dec 14, 2012
A final note on today's tragedy in Newtown, Conn.
For public good, not for profit.
Gun sales boost Louisiana's bicentennial
Oct 16, 2012
With no public money for a celebration of Louisiana's bicentennial, the state has turned to merchandise sales -- including two firearms.
Cook County considers tax on guns and ammo
Oct 9, 2012
The Illinois County that includes Chicago wants to help cover the costs of the city's rising gun violence by taxing ammunition.
3-D printing handguns in Texas
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Molly Wood
Oct 8, 2012
A University of Texas law student in Austin has a plan to make firearms available to absolutely everyone, but is it legal?