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Experts say economic devastation, fear and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus — as well as heavy-handed government tactics — are pushing some Americans toward groups that espouse self-reliance, armed resistance and a dim view of government.

The risk of suicide in gun owners was about nine times higher than among non-gun owners, the study showed.

May is the third-straight month with a massive year-over-year spike in sales.

Marking one year since a mass shooting is no easy feat during a stay-at-home order. Virginia Beach is using a virtual event and forget-me-nots to honor the victims.

The new data also reinforces that those at risk are unlikely to substitute different methods if guns aren’t available.

In Montpelier, Idaho, the coronavirus pandemic hangs over several recent deaths.

The Untraceable Firearms Act of 2020 would expand the definition of firearm to include unfinished frames and receivers, parts that are commonly sold in gun kits, frequently online.

In many ways life has slowed down during the coronavirus pandemic but gun violence persists, challenging outreach workers who are trying to stop the violence despite social distancing restrictions.

More airmen died by suicide in 2019 than have been killed in combat during the war in Afghanistan. The Air Force hopes a gun lock program will help slow the trend.

While these programs often have an impact in the year or two after launch, long-term reductions can be fleeting.