01 / SAFE STORAGE
What do safe storage laws require, and how do they address access to firearms by children and other unauthorized people? Explore the legal questions and the evidence surrounding firearm storage policies.
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GUN LAWS
EXPLAINED.
What does the law actually say? Why was it written? What does the evidence tell us about whether it works?
Clear explanations of firearm policy, history, and research. No slogans in place of facts.
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WATCH THE EPISODES.
Watch the full Gun Laws Explained playlist here, or explore individual episodes below. New installments will be added as they are released.
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02 / RED FLAG LAWS
What are extreme risk protection orders, commonly called red flag laws? Learn the basic process, why these laws exist, and the questions surrounding temporary firearm removal, due process, and prevention.
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UNDERSTAND THE LAW.
EXAMINE THE EVIDENCE.
WHAT IT SAYS
The language of the law, its scope, and who it applies to.
HOW WE GOT HERE
The historical and political context behind firearm legislation.
DOES IT WORK?
Research findings, limitations, competing interpretations, and what remains uncertain.
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THE DETAILS MATTER.
Gun policy arguments often collapse into talking points. This series takes the time to examine the actual text of laws, their history, available data, and the strength of the evidence. Where research is limited or disputed, that matters too.
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