"...there has been a striking increase in handgun carrying in the US," says lead author of the new study Ali Rowhani-Rahbar.

Service members are more likely to store guns safely when military law enforcement delivers the message to do so.

Youth suicides in the US have increased by around 50% over the past decade – gun availability is a big part of that trend.

The unending stream of violence on news and entertainment programming can have a negative impact on kids of all ages.

Combining different stats reveals a picture of gun ownership in America that's more complete and accounts for movement from state-to-state, researchers say.

Analysis of the 10 years in which the US banned sales of assault weapons shows that it correlates with a drop in mass shooting deaths – a trend that reversed as soon as the ban expired.

Research shows that school shootings can lead to years of health, educational and economic detriment for students who survive the attack.

Following the mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, teachers and parents are wondering how to talk to kids. An expert offers some advice.