Heath Druzin
Heath Druzin is Boise State Public Radio’s Guns & America reporter, 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 – 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’s not reporting, you can find him hiking, snowboarding and brewing beer.
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There's a fledgling effort to organize against far-right ideology that's moving into Idaho's political mainstream.
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For a long time, families in crisis Emida, Idaho had no where to turn. Now, two residents have started the first suicide prevention group in the county.
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One suicide prevention advocate in rural Idaho says, “They're just left picking up the pieces and not knowing where to turn.” -
A House bill would ban lead ammunition on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services land, which encompasses more than 95 million acres across the country, including prime hunting ground. -
Americans bought near-record numbers of guns in July, according to industry estimates, continuing a sales boom experts say is unprecedented. -
But these stolen weapons may not be the main source of firearms used in crimes. -
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. -
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."
