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Shock and Sadness After Fort Hood Shootings

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - November 6, 2009

Officials search for a motive after lone gunman goes on a murderous rampage. more >>

NRA Official: People Arming In Case Politicians 'Attack'

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 3, 2009

When politicians attack? Lock and load! more >>

Man With Assault Weapon Attends Obama Protest

Nation & World - August 18, 2009

About a dozen people with guns protested near where Obama gave a speech. more >>

Letting Gun Nuts Pack Weapons Near Obama Is Insane

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - August 18, 2009

Some state laws may allow armed onlookers, but how is this not a recipe for disaster? more >>

Hey NRA, Why Doesn't Congress Have Guns?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - July 27, 2009

E.J. Dionne makes a great point: Guns for Congress! more >>

Thune, Lautenberg Clash on Concealed-Carry Gun Proposal

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - July 20, 2009

Gun fans and foes clash over allowing citizens with concealed-carry permits to cross state lines. more >>

New Advance in Revolutionary 'Bullet Fingerprinting' Technique

Science - July 14, 2009

Chemistry researchers at University of Leicester announce simple but effective way of lifting prints. more >>

Michigan State Allows Concealed Weapons on Campus

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - June 23, 2009

The university altered its policy to comply better with local laws. more >>

United States Going Away From Gun Control

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - May 14, 2009

A Gallup Poll shows the number of people wanting "more strict" gun control is dropping. more >>

Sarah Palin Honored by NRA With Alaska-Themed Assault Rifle

Nation & World - May 4, 2009

The governor of Alaska will receive the military-style assault weapon at an upcoming NRA banquet. more >>

Second Amendment Makes Gun Control Unconstitutional, Period

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - April 23, 2009

And don't talk to me about the militia clause in the Second Amendment. more >>

Does the U.S. Need More Gun Control?

Opinion - April 23, 2009

Four advocates from both sides of the issue debate in The Chat Room. more >>

Weak Gun Control Laws Show America is Crazy, Numb to Violence

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 22, 2009

Other countries watch us and think we're nuts, because...we are. more >>

Columbine Anniversary Sees Push to Close Gun Show 'Loophole'

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - April 20, 2009

Senator Lautenberg is proposing a bill to broaden the law on background checks. more >>

Gun Control Debate: 10 Years After Columbine

Opinion - April 20, 2009

Is gun control the answer? more >>

NRA Paranoia Is Silly, Dangerous; No Need to Outlaw Guns, Just Loopholes

By Paul Helmke - Opinion - April 20, 2009

Gun control and the Second Amendment can coexist. Simply closing loopholes would save many lives. more >>

Columbine Was an Easy Target—Guns Protect Schools From Criminals

By Janalee Tobias - Opinion - April 20, 2009

We need guns to protect kids while we work together to solve society's ills. more >>

10 Years After Columbine, Fear Sells Guns and America is Still Buying

By Tom Mauser - Opinion - April 20, 2009

Lawmakers cower as guns continue to kill people and excuses drown out reason. more >>

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter Reflects on the Columbine Attack

By Jessica Calefati - Education - April 20, 2009

Ritter notified families of the Columbine victims and worked on the state investigation committee. more >>

More Guns, Less Violent Crime as the Bad Guys Run or Die

By Ted Nugent - Opinion - April 20, 2009

More guns, less crime: Thanks to the Founding Fathers, we're as safe as in our mothers' arms. more >>

School Safety, 10 Years After Columbine

By Jessica Calefati - Education - April 17, 2009

To protect schools better, students need to feel more comfortable to speak out, researchers say. more >>

Gay Marriage Could Join Gun Control as Impediment to D.C. Voting Rights

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 8, 2009

Look for conservatives to gun for D.C. voting rights push. more >>

NRA to Blame? Should Gun Control Advocates Use Shootings to Further the Cause?

Opinion - April 7, 2009

Should gun control advocates use the recent slew of tragic shootings to further their case? more >>

The NRA Is Wrong: Guns Do Kill People, as the Pittsburgh Shootings Show

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 6, 2009

The tragedy shows guns don't kill people. People with guns kill people. more >>

NRA Gun Control Fight Protects Criminals, and Congress Must Act

By John Mashek - Opinion - March 31, 2009

Scare tactics even as killings mount add to the case against the gun lobby. more >>