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Why security measures won't stop school shootings
While some of security measures seem sensible, overall there is little empirical evidence that such security measures decrease the likelihood of school shootings.We believe what is missing from the...
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'I want to get something done': After Florida shooting, some Republicans...
Republicans Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Rep. Carlos Curbelo, and Sen. James Lankford all voiced their support for gun legislation on the Sunday morning talk show circuit.The change in tune came after the...
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The family that took in the suspected Florida shooter after his mother died...
The family that took in the suspected Florida shooter, Nikolas Cruz, said they were unaware of his disturbing past and thought they could help him.Kimberly and James Snead said Cruz followed their...
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Why Republicans have little incentive to support gun-control legislation
The vast majority of Republican lawmakers are staunchly opposed to any form of gun regulation, and many push to roll back gun control laws. In the aftermath of yet another mass shooting, the country...
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The Florida shooting suspect's school records show he was fixated on guns,...
Florida shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz followed an individualized education plan at the alternative school he attended before transferring to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.School records...
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Gun control really works — here's the science to prove it
After last week's mass shooting at a Florida high school, many in the US are wondering what sort of gun-control measures could prevent more gun violence.Despite some restrictions on gun research,...
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Florida teacher who sheltered dozens of students lays out a simple...
A Florida teacher who survived last week's mass shooting pointed out a major problem that would have risen if she was armed during the attack.President Donald Trump and others have recently advocated...
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Why there's so little research on guns in the US
Gun violence is a public health issue. It's a leading cause of premature death in the United States, killing more people each year than diseases like HIV, hypertension and viral hepatitis.We need more...
View ArticleHenry Blodget: Will arming teachers with guns help stop school shootings?
Business Insider Editorial Director Henry Blodget explains why arming teachers, Trump's favored strategy to prevent more school shootings, is unlikely to solve the problem. Will giving teachers guns...
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Dick's Sporting Goods will stop selling assault-style rifles after selling...
Dick's Sporting Goods, one of the largest sports retailers in the US, says it will stop selling assault-style weapons and will require gun buyers to be at least 21 years old.The CEO said the company...
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Walmart follows Dick's Sporting Goods' lead in raising age minimum for gun...
Walmart said in a statement that it will stop selling guns and ammo to customers under the age of 21.The company will also stop selling nonlethal airsoft guns and toys that resemble assault weapons on...
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More people are trying to bring guns onto planes than ever before — and most...
The Transportation Security Administration found 104 firearms in carry-on bags from February 5-11, the week before the Parkland shooting, which set a new weekly record for the agency.An overwhelming...
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Traders are making a fortune betting against gun stocks
Traders have made more than $41 million over the past week betting against the stocks of gun makers, according to S3 Partners data.The sector has come under pressure as major retailers like Dick's...
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Google reveals how America really feels about guns in two maps
• Gun control is a prominent political issue, especially in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14, which claimed 17 lives.• Google Trends maps show which states search...
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One glaring piece of evidence refutes the claim that playing violent video...
In the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, President Trump resurfaced the ongoing debate over violent video games."The level of violence on video games is...
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There's a straightforward way to find out if gun stocks are in your...
Investors are scrutinizing their ownership of gun stocks following the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida.Passive index funds, which power many retirement plans, are the largest shareholders in...
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Bumble is removing all the photos of people with guns in its dating app
Dating app Bumble will start banning photos with guns or knives in them.The ban does not apply to users in the military and law enforcement who are in uniform.Users will have the option of appealing to...
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BlackRock poses tough questions for gunmakers and sellers
BOSTON — BlackRock Inc, a top shareholder in several gunmakers and weapons retailers, said on Friday it has begun asking those companies tough questions about how well they monitor the sales and use of...
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People are stockpiling assault-style rifles after the Florida school shooting
Gun sales are surging after the Florida school shooting that killed 17 students and staff members. Criminal background checks for gun sales rose 3.5% in Florida in the month of February, Bloomberg...
View ArticleThis CEO proved his bulletproof cars really work by sitting in one and taking...
These armoured cars produced by Texas Armouring Corporation can stop an AK-47 bullet.The front glass is almost 2 inches thick.The cars can cost you over £360,000 with all features included. Texas...
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