How AK-47 and AR-17 Came to be Weapons of Choice
The New York Times took a deep dive with this thoughtful and thorough story on the history of two of the most hotly debated weapons of…
Would THIS make a Difference?
A study of two counties (remember it is a small study) looked at the connection or lack of connection between mental illness and gun violence. The…
How Can This Man Legally Carry AR-15 Next to a School?
Mass Shootings: The Guns, The Shooters, The Ages, The Race
Understanding the Culture of Gun Ownership
Americans Still Believe Congress Can do Something to Reduce Gun Violence
A Visit to the Police Property Room
This story was produced 25 years ago by a reporter in Seattle. 25 years ago and next to nothing has changed.
A City Council Tries to Ban Scarey-Looking Guns
The Sarasota, Florida City Council is considering a ban against guns that look like military weapons. Nevermind that it would be a piece of legislation that…
Who Owns Guns in America?
The notion that Southerners are more likely to own guns than people in other parts of the country is true, but not by as wide a…
My One-Hour Video Course on Guns and Ammo
This is what journalists need to know to cover the unfolding debate over gun rights and gun control. Let me teach you about ammo, caliber and…
The AR-15 is the Target Again
Maybe no weapon has been as vilified as the semi-automatic AR-15 rifle. Gun lovers call it a “sporting rifle.” Anti-gunners call it an “assault” rifle. There…
