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At the Missoulian: Open elections? Be careful, Montana

At the Missoulian: Open elections? Be careful, Montana

Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed at The Missoulian newspaper in Missoula, Montana. . Two constitutional initiatives to change how Montanans vote will be on the ballot in November, and both are deceptive. Two of them will help Democrats and ensure, ironically,...

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On Armed American Radio: End of Year Wrap-Up 2024

On Armed American Radio: End of Year Wrap-Up 2024

Dr. John Lott talked to Mark Walters on the Armed American Radio show about the 2nd Amendment and gun rights in the new year and under a second Trump administration. (Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 9:05 to 9:20 PM ET)

On Armed American Radio: Discussing School Shootings

On Armed American Radio: Discussing School Shootings

Dr. John Lott appeared on the Armed American Radio show with Parkland father Ryan Petty to discuss claims a journalist from WI made about mass shooting studies and armed defense of schools. The journalist referred to Mark’s interview last week with Ryan...

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