Chris Haxel
Chris comes to KCUR as part of Guns & America, a reporting collaboration between 10 public media stations that is focused on the role of guns in American life. Hailing from Springfield, Illinois, Chris has lived in seven states and four counties. He previously served in the Army, and reported for newspapers in Kansas and Michigan. Chris lives in downtown Kansas City. He roots for St. Louis sports teams, which means he no longer cares about the NFL.
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With the debate over gun control heating up, certain terms and phrases tend to get thrown around improperly. Guns & America is here to help.
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Lowering gun violence was one issue on which Democratic presidential candidates spoke with nearly one voice. But researchers question the effectiveness of some of the Democrats' proposals.
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For the first time in nearly a decade, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving constitutional gun rights. While the ruling will directly affect only a small group of people, the court's decision to accept the case could signal a new willingness to wade into questions surrounding the Second Amendment.
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Lawmakers this week are reintroducing federal legislation that would require background checks on nearly all gun purchases — what they call "universal background checks."