Gun control has long been touted as the answer to curbing violence. Advocates argue that stricter regulations will prevent criminals from accessing firearms and reduce crime rates. However, a closer ...

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Australian gun control advocate Rebecca Peters about the aftermath of the Bondi Beach shooting and gun control in Australia. For more on the aftermath of the shooting at ...

September is Suicide Prevention Month. What many people don’t realize is that firearms are the leading cause of suicide in the United States. More than half of all gun deaths each year are suicides.

A St. Paul ordinance expected to be ready this month would allow major gun control measures just as soon as state lawmakers give the go-ahead. One major obstacle stands in the way: a 40-year-old state ...