Crime Prevention Research Center President Dr. John Lott Jr. gives testimony on Senate Bill 442. This bill creates an exemption for CPL holders, allowing lawful concealed carry in gun-free zones.
Crime Prevention Research Center President Dr. John Lott Jr. gives testimony on Senate Bill 442. This bill creates an exemption for CPL holders, allowing lawful concealed carry in gun-free zones.
Dr. John Lott appeared on John Solomon Reports to discuss how the legacy media manipulates statistics to downplay the issues of criminal aliens. Dr. Lott's insights are critical for understanding the narrative surrounding crime and immigration in America. (Tuesday,...
Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed at Real Clear Politics. . The background check system for gun purchases is a mess. Republicans have criticized Democratic presidents for failing to prosecute people denied gun purchases through background checks. Democrats have leveled...
Dr. John Lott talked to Vicki McKenna on her statewide radio show in Wisconsin about the sharp decline in police murders and overall crime. (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) Vicki’s show covers most of Wisconsin and part of the Minneapolis area in Minnesota (WISN, WIBA,...
As a lawful concealed pistol licensee, I carry for my defense and the defense of my family. In today’s society, the “copy-cats” of criminal intent are choosing gun free zones as their killing zones. I do not pretend that a CPL is law enforcement but when seconds count, police are minutes away. We must exercise our right to carry everywhere, all the time. I WILL NOT fear these killing zones and I WILL NOT allow my family to be the victims of an evil murderer. Please, if you do not fully understand firearms and the 2nd amendment, I implore you to get educated and seek the truth for yourselves. Thank you.
It’s a logical step if the extra permission is seasoned with the requirement to get proper training. After all we don’t want to make things worst, right?
I expect few people to take that extra step. Because of that, they should be known and trained by the local police agency when possible. Interventions in public space is much more serious than elsewhere.