Guns

Activism

Inside America's LGBTQ+ gun lobby

Pink pistols — In response to far-right bigotry, queer gun owners have been taking what they see as necessary steps to protect themselves – but will a Biden presidency offer any hope of a ceasefire?

Written by: James Stout

Activism

A young voter explains why Trump won his community's support

Disunited States: No choice — Heading out into rural Georgia to meet Trump supporters was always going to be an uncomfortable task. When Huck got Kicked out of a local gun show, a young military guy named Will grabs us and asks to talk. Here's what he had to say.

Written by: Will as told to Michael Segalov

Culture

We went to a gun show to talk to Trump's supporters

Disunited States: Into Trumpland — In rural America, voters turned out to support Donald Trump in their hoards. We head to the small town of Perry, which is hosting a gun show, to hear voters' thoughts.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Culture

Inside the hidden archives of America's mass shootings

The aesthetics of tragedy — By sifting through the vaulted remains of America's biggest tragedies, photographer Andres Gonzalez is piecing together a unique picture of a country overwhelmed by violence.

Written by: Andres Gonzalez

Culture

Shot: the 1850s-style photos taking aim at gun culture

Portraits that trigger questions — Kari Wehrs confronted her fear of firearms by going into the Arizona desert and questioning strangers' need to arm themselves, uncovering stories of cherished tradition and self-protection in the process.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Reportage

Trading in guns for skateboards, no questions asked

Longboarding for peace — The US is awash with guns, with firearms outnumbering people by over 40 million. One San Diego community is offering a unique solution: an amnesty allowing people to drop in a gun and walk away with a gift. But will it be enough to stem the bloodshed?

Written by: Alfred Domenico Rinaldi

Film

Explore the rebellious fringes of US culture with Unplanned America

The make-it-up-as-you-go-along travel show returns — Unplanned America is the DIY adventure series that explores the most far-out subcultures in the land of free. We reached out for the lowdown on Season 3.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

The Defiance Issue

Out Now — This year Huck is all about attitude. The energy, emotions and lenses on life that create connections across the divide. The Defiance Issue traces a jagged line across the globe, picking up voices of rebellion along the way.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Activism

US police chiefs look to UK for help tackling a culture of violence

Fixing a broken police culture — Trust in American police is at a 22-year low. Now Senior officers are exploring if unarmed officers could challenge a culture of institutional brutality.

Written by: Adam White

Culture

The internet is trolling gun-loving Republicans with giant sex toys

#DildosForJustice — The ‘superstars’ of America’s conservative gun lobby are being photoshopped as dildo-crazed fiends.

Written by: Adam White

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