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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
Final note: There are more than 58,000 gunshops in the U.S.
Kai Ryssdal Dec 21, 2012
A final note on today's tragedy in Newtown, Conn.
Gun sales boost Louisiana's bicentennial
Keith O'Brien 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
Quinn Ford 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.
