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CPRC on Rush To Reason Show: John Lott explains why Gun-free Zones don’t work

Oct 19, 2015 | Radio

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Dr. Lott talks with “Rush to Reason” about Gun-free Zones and why they simply don’t work. Friday, Oct 9th 2015. (6pm-6:21pm EST)

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  1. Glen
    Glen on October 19, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    @John Lott

    “75% of homicides take place in 3% of counties”

    Most homicide takes place in just a few counties because the bulk of our population resides in just a few counties.

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