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Gun Violence Shootings Archive

Archives for June 2022

Explainers
How the Uvalde police failedHow the Uvalde police failed
Explainers

Though officers were inside Robb Elementary School just three minutes after the gunman entered, it took them 1 hour, 14 minutes, and 8 seconds to end the massacre.

By Fabiola Cineas
Politics
Congress passes a landmark gun control packageCongress passes a landmark gun control package
Politics

The bill incentivizes red flag laws, narrows the “boyfriend loophole,” and more.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The Supreme Court’s new gun ruling means virtually no gun regulation is safeThe Supreme Court’s new gun ruling means virtually no gun regulation is safe
Politics

New York State Rifle v. Bruen is poorly reasoned. But its implications are potentially catastrophic.

By Ian Millhiser
Culture
How Hollywood validates the myth of the good guy with a gunHow Hollywood validates the myth of the good guy with a gun
Culture

On screen, an armed hero saves the day. But reality is different.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Politics
What the Supreme Court’s big gun case could mean for blue state reformsWhat the Supreme Court’s big gun case could mean for blue state reforms
Politics

Blue states are bracing for gun control fallout from the Supreme Court.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
“We’re expected to be human shields”: Teachers are unprotected — and scared“We’re expected to be human shields”: Teachers are unprotected — and scared
Politics

After another school shooting, teachers express fear over the threat of violence in their classrooms.

By Fabiola Cineas
Policy
What’s in the bipartisan plan for gun controlWhat’s in the bipartisan plan for gun control
Policy

The forthcoming bipartisan agreement could be the first new gun control laws enacted in decades.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
“Miracles sometimes happen”: The Senate hasn’t given up on gun control — yet“Miracles sometimes happen”: The Senate hasn’t given up on gun control — yet
Politics

Where things stand on Senate gun control talks so far.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Red states aren’t following Florida’s lead on gun controlRed states aren’t following Florida’s lead on gun control
Politics

Even Florida’s red flag law isn’t getting traction among Republicans.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
What the TSA could teach Congress about gun controlWhat the TSA could teach Congress about gun control
Technology

TSA PreCheck uses enhanced background checks to make everyone safer.

By Rani Molla
Science
Guns do more than killGuns do more than kill
Science

Firearm injuries undermine mental, physical, and financial health, even for people who’ve never encountered a bullet.

By Keren Landman, MD
Explainers
What does the Second Amendment mean in 2022?What does the Second Amendment mean in 2022?
Explainers

The Constitution protects gun ownership — but doesn’t prevent state regulations.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
Blue states are responding to UvaldeBlue states are responding to Uvalde
Politics

Democrats are pushing through state gun control reforms after a streak of mass shootings.

By Nicole Narea
Future Perfect
How to prevent gun deaths without gun controlHow to prevent gun deaths without gun control
Future Perfect

Can summer jobs and mental health care save lives?

By Miranda Dixon-Luinenburg
How to prevent another white supremacist massacre
Politics

The policy ideas are aplenty, but it’s up to lawmakers to act.

By Fabiola Cineas