On Washington Times’ Mack On Politics to discuss expanded background checks, Assault Weapons Bans, and Red Flag laws

Aug 21, 2019 | Featured

Dr. John R. Lott, Jr. talks to the Washington Times’ Mack On Politics about the recent mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton and consider whether future attacks can be prevented by any of the solutions being suggested, including expanded background checks, an Assault Weapons Ban, or a Red Flag law.

(Friday, August 9, 2019)

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