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Federal law only requires a background check when the seller is a licensed gun dealer, other sales like unlicensed gun sales negotiated over the internet are unregulated and unchecked. Learn more in our investigative report.
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Mass Shootings in the United States: 2009-2017
Using FBI data and media reports, Everytown for Gun Safety developed an analysis of mass shootings that took place between January 2009 and December 2016.
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Gun Violence in America
Read our latest statistics on America’s unprecedented levels of gun violence.
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Navigate gun laws
The Navigator allows you to compare the strength of state gun laws, track trends over time, and identify gaps in the gun laws in your state.
