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Massive errors in FBI’s Active Shooting Reports from 2014-2022 regarding cases where civilians stop attacks: Instead of 4.6%, the correct number is at least 35.7%. In 2022, it is at least 41.3%. Excluding gun-free zones, it averaged over 63.5%.

Massive errors in FBI’s Active Shooting Reports from 2014-2022 regarding cases where civilians stop attacks: Instead of 4.6%, the correct number is at least 35.7%. In 2022, it is at least 41.3%. Excluding gun-free zones, it averaged over 63.5%.

Data: For convenience, a PDF of the Excel file is also available here and a webpage with the list and links to the underlying news stories. FBI Active Shooting reports are available here (2000-2013), here (2014-2015), here (2016-2017), here (2018), here (2019), here...

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At Townhall: On Biden’s Newest False Claims About Guns

At Townhall: On Biden’s Newest False Claims About Guns

Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed piece at Townhall. . On Saturday, President Biden tweeted his support for an assault weapons ban, for safe storage requirements, for holding gun manufacturers liable for gun crimes, and for enacting universal background checks....

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Dr. John Lott’s Talk at the Brazil SHOT Fair 2023

Dr. John Lott’s Talk at the Brazil SHOT Fair 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P18cWjoCARQ Dr. John Lott spoke at the Brazil SHOT Fair in Jonesville on August 4, 2023. He focused on the changes in gun control in Brazil, and the bet that he offered with various gun control-supporting academics. Some discussion is...

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