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Glen Sjögren, a 40-year police officer in Malmö, Sweden, says he was surprised by a recent report showing the rate of gun violence in the country has gone up. His city has been successful in recent years in tackling gangs and gun violence.  

Sweden’s gun violence rates have soared. But this Swedish city is bucking that trend.

Violence

​​​​​​​Sweden’s third-largest city, Malmö, implemented a strategy that has been successful in combating gangs. In turn, gun violence there has gone down. 

AR-15 rifles are displayed for sale at the Guntoberfest gun show in Oaks, Pennsylvania, October 6, 2017.

I worked at the CDC and if it really wanted to, it could study gun violence

Conflict
Attendees line up to meet musician Ted Nugent at a book signing event during the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Houston, Texas, on May 5, 2013.

Gun owners face much higher murder risks, researchers said. Then the NRA silenced them.

Global Politics

As push for gun reform wanes, financial costs continuing to build

Global Politics

As gun control debate rages, Switzerland offers interesting correlation — but is it real?

Global Politics

VIDEO: Super Bowl commercial starring New York, Boston mayors promotes gun reforms

Global Politics

During the Super Bowl Sunday, one commercial was for a political group seeking to make small changed to the gun control laws in the country. The measures are backed by a 600-member coalition of big- and small-city mayors. In the ad, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Tom Menino starred.

Special: Can We Talk About Guns?

In a special episode of The Takeaway, host John Hockenberry will aim to get to the root of America’s inability to openly discuss firearms by talking to those who most need to join this conversation: gun owners and enthusiasts themselves. We start off the hour by talking to gun owners about about the significance of […]

Even Those Closest to Newtown Are Unsure About Gun Control

In the wake of the the devastating Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre three months ago, the Connecticut legislature announced an agreement on a package of what they consider to be the nation’s strongest gun-legislation package. The package includes a provision mandating a new state-issued eligibility certificate for the purchase of rifles, shotguns or ammunition; expands […]

Swiss Worry About ‘Americanization’ of Gun Debate

Conflict & Justice

While Washington debates what to do about guns, some gun advocates are looking abroad for inspiration, to Switzerland. They say the Swiss have high gun ownership rates, low crime, and lots of freedom. But some Swiss reject the comparison.

Gun Violence: Russia’s Dichotomy

Conflict & Justice

As President Obama pushes Congress to pass measures to curb gun violence, The World continues to explore how the issue of gun control plays out in other countries.