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WORTH LISTENING TO: On WMAL’s Vince Coglianese Show: To Discuss Armed Americans Saving Lives

Mar 19, 2025 | Radio

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Dr. John Lott appeared on WMAL’s Vince Coglianese Show to discuss our new studies showing armed Americans save a ton of lives, and that most cops want patriotic armed citizens in their communities. See also Dr. Lott’s new op-ed at The Federalist (“Concealed Carriers Do A Better Job Of Stopping Active Shooters Than Police“) and his new piece at The Washington Times (“The importance of concealed carry reciprocity: Over 86% of police chiefs and sheriffs support national reciprocity“).

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