Matt Frei
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.
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.
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?
The coffee chain Starbucks bans customers from carrying guns openly in its stores across the United States.
Matt Frei
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.
Matt Frei
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matt Frei
The US is at a crossroads with President Barack Obama pledging to take action on guns. But is America ready?
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?
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.
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.
Missed our debate on Guns in America? Find out if it was a Hangout or a shootout – watch it here.
