A new survey from American Associate for Public Opinion Research shows that Americans are much more likely to think that mass shootings and other types of homicides make up a much larger share of total homicides than they do. The huge gap between how people think individuals die from guns and how they do is undoubtedly due to media bias.
Gun control advocates have condemned the Justice Department’s decision to stop criminally enforcing the nearly 60-year-old federal ban on licensed dealers selling handguns to law-abiding 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds. Saying it will cause the loss of life. “That’s...
Dr. John Lott talked to Lars Larson on his Northwest regional and national radio shows about the new op-ed at the New York Post titled "Left’s push to delay deporting illegal-migrant criminals imposes huge costs on taxpayers." (Monday, September 14, 2026, from 2:35 ...
Dr. John Lott appeared on The Alec Lace Show to discuss his new op-ed at the New York Post titled “Left’s push to delay deporting illegal-migrant criminals imposes huge costs on taxpayers.” They also discussed the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on mail-in voting....
Your graph here is very clear and will be helpful. But for better clarity, please tell me the time period this data covers. Specifically, details like whether it was gathered before or after the Las Vegas mass shooting will be questioned.
Thank you.
PS: I am one of many gun rights supporters who testifies annually at the New Mexico legislature, and all statistics are useful. I have spoken to you at gatherings of USCCA and SAF, and I’mvery grateful for your work.