Does ‘AR’ in AR-15 Stand for ‘Assault Rifle’?
A frequent misconception centers on what the term "AR-15" literally means.
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Does This Video Show an Armed Robber Shot by Every Customer in a Store?
A video showing multiple people pulling their guns and shooting an armed robber is often proffered as support for pro-gun arguments.
Guns Send over 8,000 US Kids to ER Each Year, Analysis Says
In a study looking at data from 2006-14, serious gun injuries including many from assaults sent 75,000 U.S. children and teens to emergency rooms over the nine years.
Judge Blocks Online Plans for Printing Untraceable 3D Guns
U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik extended a temporary restraining order, and his new decision will last until the case is resolved.
Is This a 1950s Women’s Magazine Ad for a Handgun to Shoot ‘Depraved Creeps’?
A vintage women's magazine advertisement for a Colt Cobra revolver for use against 'that strange, depraved creep who won't leave you alone' is a recent fabrication.
Is L.L. Bean Refusing to Hire Registered Gun Owners?
A "satirical" blog used a fake meme to gin up outrage by attempting to link the company to Michelle Obama.
What Does the Effect of a Bullet Fired From an AR-15 Look Like?
Photographs shared widely on social media offer an incomplete explanation of the kinds of damage done by gunshots.
Is State Farm Denying Insurance to Gun Owners?
Both the company and an insurance expert refuted online anecdotes painting the company as hostile toward firearm owners.
Were AR-15s Used in Every Major Mass Shooting in the United States After Aurora?
An attempt to link the rifle to several major mass attacks circulated widely online in the hours following a school shooting in Texas.
Is Rep. Debbie Dingell Introducing a ‘Gun Confiscation’ Bill?
Right-wing blogs once again tried to present "red flag" bills as a sign of widespread seizing of firearms.
Did Colorado Democrats Pass a ‘Gun Confiscation’ Bill?
H.B. 1436 would allow for gun confiscation, but only under very narrow circumstances and as a measure to prevent suicides and mass shootings.
Was a Weapon Advertised For Its Ability to Fit in a Backpack?
A photograph of a gun displayed in a clear plastic backpack is real.
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Were Will and Jaden Smith Killed in a Car Crash?
Fake death notices are often spread for malicious purposes.
Did Michael Vick Say ‘I Killed All Of Them’ Dogs?
The former NFL star was convicted of running a dog fighting ring in 2007.
No, ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Is Not Dead
Highly dubious websites posted false and distasteful articles that prompted unwarranted concern among the reality TV star's many fans.
Did President Trump Decry Babies Being ‘Born in the Ninth Month’?
The president apparently misspoke while delivering remarks to the 45th March for Life in Washington.
Did Jimmy Stewart Suffer PTSD from World War II Bombing Missions?
A viral Facebook post appears to have been inspired by a 2016 book about the Hollywood icon's wartime military service.