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People stand gathered in a crowd. One wearing a cowboy hat says, "Another Teacher Against Guns."

Has There Ever Been a School Shooting Where Staff Could Carry Guns?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Apr 28, 2023 The data necessary to answer the question is sparse. There is no central database for tracking s ...
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Are Guns the Leading Cause of Death for Children in the US?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Mar 29, 2023 Motor vehicle-related crashes used to be the leading cause of death among children and teens.
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Did the U.S. State Department Legalize the Publication of Instructions for 3D-Printed Guns?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jul 26, 2018 A settlement between the U.S. government and a gun-rights group has, in that group’s words, ushe ...
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Florida state capitol building.

Far Right Blogs, Conspiracy Theorists Attack Parkland Mass Shooting Survivor

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
Feb 20, 2018 Disreputable web sites called it a "red flag" that the father of high school student David Hogg ...
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School shootings are already at a record in 2022 – with months still to go.

School Shootings Are Already at a Record in 2022

Written by:
The Conversation
Oct 25, 2022 As of Oct. 24, there have been 257 shootings on school campuses — passing the 250 total for all ...
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Person, Human, Building

Gun Control: A Breakdown of Policy Disputes That Could Change US Landscape

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Aug 17, 2022 After a series of horrific mass shootings and a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling, where are the n ...
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how many school shootings 2022

How Many US School Shootings Have Taken Place in 2022?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 26, 2022 Another deadly mass shooting occurred in Texas in May 2022.
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Meta and Facebook are hosting a gun for sale in a private Facebook group named Let's Go Brandon #FJB.

Gun Advertised for Sale in Facebook Group that Sought to 'Dox' Psaki

Written by:
Snopes Staff
May 25, 2022 According to commerce policies stated by Meta, Facebook's parent company, ...
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California Governor-Threat Investigation

Why the Second Amendment Protects a ‘Well-Regulated Militia’ But Not a Private Citizen Militia

Written by:
The Conversation
Jun 14, 2021 The preamble to the Second Amendment mentions service in a militia as a reason citizens have the ...
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Two men with their firearms listen to speakers at a protest to new gun legislation

In Gun Debate, Both Sides Have Evidence to Back Them Up

Written by:
The Conversation
Apr 2, 2021 Research suggests statistical evidence supports both parties’ positions about gun control legisl ...
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Police work on the scene outside of a King Soopers grocery store

Firearm Suicides Are Much More Common Than Mass Shootings

Written by:
The Conversation
Mar 29, 2021 Every year, homicides – one person killing another – make up about 35% of gun deaths. More than ...
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Why Americans Are Buying More Guns Than Ever

Written by:
The Conversation
Aug 28, 2020 Americans have been on a record gun-buying spree in recent months.
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Police tape.

Conspiracy Theories Immediately Appear After Santa Fe School Shooting

Written by:
Bethania Palma
May 18, 2018 Some inevitably claimed the Friday morning attack was a "false flag," while others rushed to con ...
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Crime scene tape.

Several Dead in Mass Shooting at Texas High School

Written by:
Snopes Staff
May 18, 2018 The shooting was at Santa Fe High School near Galveston; law enforcement has identified the suspect.
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Silhouette of a person at an outdoor shooting range

Were Two New Jersey High School Students Suspended for Going to a Gun Range After School?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Apr 30, 2018 Reports that two seniors were suspended over a social media post caused a wave of controversy.
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Alex Jones

Sandy Hook Parents Sue Conspiracy Troll Alex Jones for Defamation

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Apr 17, 2018 For years, Jones and his conspiracy-mongering network InfoWars have trolled grieving parents, ac ...
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A small gun on a table.

'I’m Not Going To Be a Gabby Giffords' Says S.C. Rep. Who Drew Gun at Constituent Meeting

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Apr 9, 2018 Representative Ralph Norman drew his firearm during a discussion about gun control in an effort ...
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Paddle in front of an empty classroom.

Arkansas Teen Confirms Mother's Account of School 'Paddling' After Gun Protest

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
Mar 16, 2018 Wylie Greer said he and two other students received "swats" after taking part in the National Sc ...
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How Long Does It Take to Buy an AR-15 in the United States?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Feb 22, 2018 The time it takes varies from state to state, but you can buy an assault rifle in less than an h ...
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Charlie Kelly, conspiracy theorist.

Conspiracy Theories About Mass and School Shootings, Explained

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Feb 21, 2018 Why do the same sets of shooting conspiracy theories and tropes appear every time there is a hor ...
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