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Background check: what it really takes to buy a gun
by
David Gura
Feb 7, 2013
In most states, buyers fill out a federal form that the gun dealer keeps in his shop. In restrictive states, for some guns, buyers need to provide references.
The gun shop: A place to chat and shoot, as well as arm
by
David Gura
Jan 25, 2013
Gun stores are busy since the school massacre in Newtown, Conn., revived concern about gun laws. Shops like Blue Ridge Arsenal in Virginia are sold out of some models, but are a gathering place for training and target shooting.
For now, no more daily gun deals on Groupon
Jan 22, 2013
A month after the school massacre in Connecticut, the daily deal site pulled all offers related to guns, including firing ranges and firearms training.
Gun store owner sees 'a storm' of sales
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 17, 2013
For one gun shop owner, the president's announcement of a gun control package has boosted sales.
Nation's mayors press for new gun laws on Capitol Hill
by
David Gura
Jan 17, 2013
Mayors Against Illegal Guns has 800 members. They want gun laws that restrict the flow of illegal guns to criminals.
Obama: Put someone in charge of gun-regulating agency
by
David Gura
Jan 17, 2013
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms hasn't had a permanent director in six years. President Obama called for confirmation of his nominee as part of his gun-safety proposals.
Obama on gun safety: U.S. needs more data on guns
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David Gura
Jan 16, 2013
The president called for bans on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, but also said the U.S. needs more background checks and more research on the causes of gun violence.
For public good, not for profit.
Connecticut Senator: Ammunition is 'black hole' of gun control
Jan 11, 2013
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut joins us to talk about his new proposal to curb gun violence -- background checks for the sale of bullets.
California teacher pension fund to sell gun investments
by
David Gura
Jan 10, 2013
Can a divestment strategy have an impact on public policy?
Guns and dog food: Walmart sells a lot
by
David Gura
Jan 10, 2013
Vice President Joe Biden included Walmart in his invites to an industry meeting on gun safety. Why? Walmart is one of the biggest seller of guns in the U.S. Just like it's the biggest seller of men's underwear, dog food and many other things.