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SJC upholds conviction of man who said N.H. gun license should be valid in Mass.
“I’m not good with [Massachusetts] gun laws. . . . I just don’t like — I don’t like it down here basically,” he testified.
What Explains U.S. Mass Shootings? International Comparisons Suggest an Answer
Americans advance a lot of theories for why they have so many more gun deaths than other countries do. The answer is lying in plain sight.
5 facts about guns in the United States
Americans have shown broad and consistent support for expanded background checks for gun purchasers, but this has proven more contentious in practice than in principle.
The 3 Worst Arguments Against Gun Control
Guns don’t kill people. Making it hard for criminals to get guns makes it hard for everyone. Any gun law puts us on a slippery slope. We’ve heard it all before. It’s all wrong.
Become Simple Minded About Gun Control
This country is filled with insanely complicated issues: taxes, healthcare, defense, trade, climate change, etc. All of them deserve lots and lots of discussion and data because there is no “…
How the Gun Industry Sells Self-Defense
Millions of Americans are licensed to carry a concealed weapon. Most say that they do so for self-defense.
Which Self-Defense Tool Should You Choose?
Would you be able to handle a gun, or are you more comfortable with something nonlethal like pepper spray? Follow these guidelines to decide what kind of weapon you could use most effectively in a dan
Should Your Doctor Ask If You Own Guns?
One expert argues that doctors can be more proactive about discussing gun safety with their patients
Why the TSA May Stop Accepting Your Driver's License
A little-known law may soon cause big trouble for travelers. And no one seems motivated to do anything about it.
How Do I Get A Restricted License After A Dui Conviction?
DUI convictions are serious ones that come with severe consequences. People who are convicted of driving under the influence almost always have their driver’s licenses suspended or revoked for a period of time. However, people who must commute back and forth to work or school might need to be able to drive,
Why There’s an Alarming Lack of Federal Funding for Gun Violence Research
It receives far less federal funding than any other major cause of death.
Should check of social media be required to get a gun license?
Should authorities be able to deny handgun licenses for hateful tweets?
Why We Need to Talk about Guns and Youth
Solutions at societal and individual levels can reduce the negative impact of guns on youth.
Ask Well: Gun Storage and Children
Asking other parents whether they have guns in their homes — and how they store firearms –- can be part of a broader discussion about safety that takes place before a play date.
Pros And Cons Of Gun Control: Gun Safety and Security
See what the facts say about keeping a gun at home. Will it deter burglars and protect you, or is it a hazard to your family? Learn more here.
Should guns be discussed in the exam room?
I do not think that there should be any type of discussion of gun control in adult medicine.
How to Appeal a Conviction
How Many Mass Shootings Will It Take For You?
Yo America- You woke up this morning to yet another news story of a mass shooting. Maybe you just glossed over the story since it seems like it’s a totally common news story for someone to just open fire in public and gun down a bunch of people. Even my own child, 12 years old [Read More...]
Your opinion on gun control doesn't matter
Can we stop looking at gun rights as an ideological issue? This is no longer ideological. I don't care how you feel in theory: I care what is happening in practice. In practice, there have b
Can Gun Stores Play a Role in Suicide Prevention?
The Gun Shop Project helps firearm sellers spot potentially suicidal customers. But some in the business question whether that should be in their job description.
