On The Dan O’Donnell Show: To discuss FBI underreporting cases where armed civilians stop attacks

Nov 6, 2022 | Radio

Dr. John Lott talked to Dan O’Donnell on News/Talk 1130 WISN about the FBI undercounting how often armed citizens have thwarted active shooting incidents. They also discussed the increasing crime rate and the impact of defunding the police. See also our new research on massive errors in the FBI’s Active Shooting Reports.

(Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 9:35 to 9:49 AM CT)

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Massive errors in FBI’s Active Shooting Reports from 2014-2025 regarding cases where civilians stop attacks: Instead of 3.9%, the correct number is at least 36.6%. Excluding gun-free zones, it averaged over 52.9%. In 2025, it was 58.3%.

Massive errors in FBI’s Active Shooting Reports from 2014-2025 regarding cases where civilians stop attacks: Instead of 3.9%, the correct number is at least 36.6%. Excluding gun-free zones, it averaged over 52.9%. In 2025, it was 58.3%.

Data: For convenience, the Excel file is available here, as well as a webpage with the list and links to the underlying news stories (see also here). We also show cases that the FBI missed of both armed and unarmed civilians stopping active shooting...

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