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Alain Stephens, an investigative reporter for The Trace, breaks down the market for ghost guns.

The financial services industry has a long history of spotting indicators of illegal activity in legal transactions.

In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting, Marketplace looked into background checks and gun purchases. We’re revisiting some of that reporting today.

Some analysts believe anxiety and fear are driving the spike.

The FBI reports that background checks in March were up. Some of those purchasing guns are doing so for the first time.

Companies have to strike a delicate balance when they are caught up in a tragedy like a mass shooting.

Under pressure to divest from guns, pension funds feel they have to choose between making money for their members and their values.

Even the Wild West had gun control

Sturm Ruger CEO Michael Fifer says owning firearms is 'more socially acceptable.'