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In U.K., a different kind of gun control
Stephen Beard Dec 26, 2012
A look at Europe's gun laws, which are much stricter than in the U.S.
There are more guns -- but fewer gun owners
Scott Tong Dec 24, 2012
The NRA has fewer gun owners to draw on for support, as fewer Americans live in rural areas or serve in the military, and more households are headed by women.
NRA calls for armed guards in every school
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Dec 21, 2012
The executive director of the National Rifle Association proposes having "good guys with guns" protect school children from "bad guys with guns."
NRA reacts differently to Newtown shootings
David Gura Dec 21, 2012
The usually stoic National Rifle Association will break their MO with a press conference in the wake of the gun deaths of 20 elementary school children.
Americans' support for stricter gun laws still on the decline
Frank Newport 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
Peter O'Dowd Dec 21, 2012
New research suggests rising violence in Mexico could be tied to U.S. gun laws.
After shooting, buyers snap up gun magazines
Adam Allington Dec 21, 2012
When acts of violence shake the nation, sales of guns go up -- and the same happens with gun magazine sales.
Shooting fallout prompts corporate response
Stacey Vanek Smith Dec 21, 2012
The Newtown shooting has prompted an unusual and swift response from corporate America, from divesting in gun makers to suspending gun sales.
Sales of armored kids' backpacks have tripled since Friday
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
David Gura Dec 17, 2012
The National Rifle Association spent $24 million this last election cycle
