The US gun business boomed in 2020, potentially a symptom of deep fear during cascading crises. A new book looks at both gun politics and law enforcement.

The US gun business boomed in 2020, potentially a symptom of deep fear during cascading crises. A new book looks at both gun politics and law enforcement.

Owning a handgun is associated with greater odds of a self-inflicted fatal gunshot wound rather than another suicide method, research finds.

Following mass shootings, supporters of the National Rifle Association report extremely mixed emotions about the organization.

Moms are no more likely to support stricter gun control than other women, a new study shows.

Stress due to COVID-19 and uncertainty about the future are prompting people, including essential workers, to purchase guns, a new study shows.

About 70% of those who bought a firearm during the COVID-19 pandemic reported having suicidal thoughts throughout their lives, research finds.

Talking with people at gun shows about suicide prevention and the risks of unsecured firearms can nudge them to lock up their weapons, a new study shows.

Many young adults get their guns from family members or illicit channels, says Caitlin Moe. "[W]e can't address that kind of availability with age limits."