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Law enforcement auctions guns that were confiscated in crimes

Oct 11, 2016
Some agencies don't want the firearms back on the streets.
Potential gun buyers bid on firearms that were confiscated by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. 
Elly Yu

Gun background checks and mental health records

Feb 15, 2016
New rules on patient privacy and mental health records for gun background check.
Ryan Allen, owner of Frontier Arms in Wyoming
Miles Bryan

Just who is a "gun dealer"?

Jan 5, 2016
If more people who sell guns are required to get federal licenses, more buyers will get background checks

High inventory and low sales cut gun makers' profits

Aug 27, 2014
Sales slow after a 2012 demand surge from gun ethusiasts fearing restrictions.

Hot lead is starting to cool

Nov 7, 2013
Gun sales are on the decline, but why?

Instagram: A place to share photos (and guns) with your friends

Oct 28, 2013
Has Instagram really become a hot spot for gun sales?

Does the gun you want cost too much? There's a loan for that

Apr 25, 2013
Not everyone has the cash upfront to buy a new gun. We look at the world of financing a firearm purchase.

For public good, not for profit.

Online gun sales take off

Apr 17, 2013
Failure of efforts to require background checks casts spotlight on online gun sales.