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CPRC talked to Texas Governor Greg Abbott about the danger of Gun-Free Zones and our research “More Guns, Less Crime”

Nov 7, 2015 | Featured

Governor Greg Abbott

Gov Abbott Fundraiser in Frisco, TX. Photo by Grant Miller

Photo by Grant Miller

Texas Gov Abbott and CPRC’s John Lott talked briefly about the danger of Gun-Free Zones and Lott’s book “More Guns, Less Crime” on Wednesday, November 4th, 2015.  Gov Abbott was a very strong supporter of both.

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