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Guns in America: special report

  • 19 Jun 2015
    Matt Frei

    Was the Charleston shooting an ‘act of terror’?

    Gun violence is an epidemic in America. But every time there is a school, cinema or restaurant massacre, the sale of guns and ammo increases and the gun control debate gets drowned out.

  • 1 Jul 2014

    ‘Guns in bars’ law comes into force in Georgia

    From Tuesday, Georgian gun owners can take their firearms into public places including bars. But in a country where more children die from gun deaths than cancer, the new law is proving controversial.

  • 3 Apr 2014

    Is the US military failing its soldiers?

    The latest shooting incident at Fort Hood in Texas mirrors an attack in 2009 which was the deadliest inside a US military base in history. So are returning soldiers being given effective treatment?

  • 18 Sep 2013

    One shot or two? Guns not welcome here, says Starbucks

    The coffee chain Starbucks bans customers from carrying guns openly in its stores across the United States.

  • 17 Jul 2013
    Matt Frei

    When the law is a black and white case

    The acquittal of the man who shot unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin has left many Americans seething and raises vital questions of subjectivity, prejudice and sterotypes.

  • 14 Jul 2013
    Matt Frei

    Good year for guns in America

    As a jury acquits George Zimmerman of the killing of black teenager Trayvon Martin, Matt Frei explores a good year for the gun in “shoot first, ask later” America.

  • 18 Apr 2013

    Obama fury as Senate votes down gun controls

    This is a shameful day for Washington, President Obama declared – as his efforts to push through stricter gun control laws hit a brick wall in Congress.

  • 16 Apr 2013

    US gun controls: how even a compromise could fail

    The US Senate holds its first debate on major gun control legislation for almost 20 years. But the parties are split: now, even a compromise deal on stricter background checks could fail.

  • 11 Apr 2013

    Is the US ready for stricter gun control?

    The US Senate votes for a debate on reforming gun laws following Sandy Hook. The vote means plans for background checks will now be considered by Congress in the coming weeks. Jonathan Miller reports.

  • 15 Feb 2013
    48 years

    Guns in America: is the US at a turning point? Video debate

    In a week which began with a promise from President Obama to help drive through tough new gun controls and which ended with a fatal shooting in South Africa Channel 4 News hosts a debate on the issue.

  • 13 Feb 2013
    Matt Frei

    Guns in America – Google Hangout with Matt Frei

    The US is at a crossroads with President Barack Obama pledging to take action on guns. But is America ready?

  • 13 Feb 2013
    48 years

    US guns: ‘second amendment is a warning’

    Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America says the second amendment – protecting the right of Americans to bear arms and form a militia – is a warning to Barack Obama as he tries to act on gun control.

  • 13 Feb 2013

    Guns in America: the debate

    Missed our debate on Guns in America? Find out if it was a Hangout or a shootout – watch it here.

  • 13 Feb 2013

    For the many, not the few: Obama’s bold liberal vision

    Assertive, confident and in no mood for compromise. After years of frustration at a bitterly divided Congress, Obama laid out his priorities for the next four years: a wish list, or a realistic plan?

  • 13 Feb 2013

    The Pistol Packing Ladies: mums and kids’ night at the range

    The pistols are pink, the instructors are family-friendly and the contingent is all-female. The Pistol Packing Ladies, based in Virginia, is not your typical gun group.

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