Heath Druzin
Heath Druzin is Boise State Public Radio鈥檚 , part of a national collaboration between 10 public radio stations examining all aspects of firearms in America.
He previously covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and veterans issues for Stars and Stripes newspaper. This is his second stint Idaho 鈥� he covered crime, wildfires and government for The Idaho Statesman from 2005-2008.
Most recently, Heath was living in Mongolia, where he improved his horsemanship, though not his throat singing.
Heath grew up in Northern California and when he鈥檚 not reporting, you can find him hiking, snowboarding and brewing beer.
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Experts say economic devastation, fear and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus 鈥� as well as heavy-handed government tactics 鈥� are pushing some Americans toward groups that espouse self-reliance, armed resistance and a dim view of government. -
In Montpelier, Idaho, the coronavirus pandemic hangs over several recent deaths. -
Americans bought around 1.8 million guns in April, continuing a massive year-over-year spike. -
According to the study's lead author, "State firearm legislation really needs to be part of the answer." -
鈥淚 think that Wayne LaPierre has driven the organization鈥檚 finances right into the ground. That all has created something of a perfect storm and put them in a very bad situation.鈥� -
The organization's new campaign includes gun control efforts at the federal and state levels. -
Retailers sold more than 2.5 million firearms in March, a year-over-year increase of 85%, according to estimates from an industry research firm. -
Extended social isolation. Layoffs. A run on firearms. These are knock-on effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are also conditions that suicide experts say demand more preventative action for at-risk Americans. -
While mass shootings prompt gun control bills in many states, conservative states are considering bills loosening gun restrictions. One influential Idaho group makes the NRA look liberal. -
While mass shootings prompt gun control bills in many states, conservative states are considering bills loosening gun restrictions. We meet an influential Idaho group that makes the NRA look liberal.
