Hon. John Ruddick Cites CPRC Work in the NSW Parliament, Australia

Feb 11, 2026 | Media Coverage

Hon. John Ruddick cited Crime Prevention Research Center data on crime and gun ownership in the NSW Parliament, Australia, following Dr. John Lott’s recent visit to the country and his speech at a parliamentary event, which challenged long-standing narratives about firearms since 1996 and highlighted arguments in support of the right to own guns.

(Tuesday, February 10, 2026)

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