Fear of Violence Reshapes the Face of Gun Ownership
A new population makes up a disproportionate percentage of first-time gun owners: people of color, especially women.
Wake County Amends Gun Ordinance
The new ordinance goes into effect December 9.
Can Democrats and Republicans Find Common-Ground Solutions to Deter Mass Shootings?
The Wake County mass shooting spurs new calls for gun safety regulations and mental health funding.
Raleigh to Host Gun Buyback
Raleigh police officers will be collecting guns this Saturday in an effort to reduce gun violence and crime.
As N.C. Students Return to Classrooms and Campuses, So Do Guns and Violence
In 2020, people in the U.S. purchased nearly 23 million guns, a 64 percent increase over the previous year. About 40 percent of those purchases were first-time gun owners.
Raleigh Police Say Armed Right-Wing Protesters Weren’t Protesters, No Arrests Made
State law prohibits protesting with weapons. _(ツ)_/¯
NC Attorney General Joins Federal Lawsuit Over 3-D Printed Firearms
“Letting anyone have access to these files, and thus the ability to create undetectable, untraceable guns to hurt others, is a major threat to public safety.”
More Guns Coverage
Can Durham Do Anything to Solve Its Gun Violence Problem?
According to a report released days after nine-year-old Z’yon Person was killed, 662 people were shot in the Bull City between 2016 and 2018.
From Barcelona With Love: What I Learned on My Summer Vacation
Thoughts and prayers (and I think my migraines are coming back).
Durham City Council Debates Gunshot Detection Technology
Council members questioned ShotSpotter reps over how well the technology works and what the devices can record.
Durham Might Deploy Audio Sensors to Listen for Gunshots. Will They Actually Make the City Safer?
“It’s expensive, but so are human lives. What price do you place on a Bull City resident’s life?”
Public Service Announcement: Please Don’t Shoot Your Guns in the Air Tonight
Seriously, don’t be an idiot.
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