One state to prosecute “lie and try” : notify domestic victims when criminals try to buy guns
Tne concept of “lie and try” is when a criminal tries to buy a gun, which would be illegal. Now, Washington State will begin notifying the…
Gun Sales WAY Down in 2017
NPR reports that since Donald Trump took office, stock in gun companies is way off and background checks, an indication of gun sales, are way down.…
Misreported Stories Add to the Confusion
This paper from the Georgetown Public Policy center examines media effects on gun policy. It shows how issues including mental illness and religious affiliation are often misreported and…
In One 72 Hour Period
See an incident-by-incident list It is likely NOT a complete list, so this is the minimum that happened. Whether you think fewer guns would have caused…
Gun Shows Promoting Suicide Prevention
One of the nation’s biggest gun retailers events opened the doors to a suicide prevention group to try to do something about the 1,000 suicide gun…
Hawaii Marches Toward New Gun Law
From Civil Beat: A bill to allow police to seize guns from people who pose ‘a serious risk of violence or harm to public safety’ cleared…
Guns Sales Drop After Trump Election
The newest federal stats show a significant drop in background checks in January 2017 compared to 2016. One explanation is that gun buyers no longer feel…
