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.
https://youtu.be/-J18QkHijkI Dr. John Lott appeared on Strictly Speaking: Unfiltered with Bob Frantz to discuss rising violence in New York City and Chicago and Democratic leaders’ refusal to accept federal assistance from the Trump administration. They also discussed...
https://youtu.be/y4r7Asz8L0Y Dr. John Lott talked to guest host Carl Jackson on The Larry Elder Show about his op-ed at The Federalist, "Socialists’ Demands To Abolish Police And Prisons Will Mean More Dead Americans." (Wednesday, September 2, 2026)
Katy, Texas, April 1, 2026 (ABC 13 Eyewitness New) On Wednesday at around 10 a.m. in the Highland Creek Ranch neighborhood, home security cameras recorded what looked like a woman walking with a gun. This led a homeowner to call the police. The homeowner said officers...
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.