Dr. John Lott talked to John Hines on One America News about the renewed national debate over gun control following the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Dr. Lott argued that proposed new gun control measures would not have prevented the incident, pointing to California’s existing restrictions—including universal background checks and an assault weapons ban—as evidence that strict laws do not necessarily stop violent attacks. They also discussed broader trends in crime data and challenges to claims made by gun control advocacy groups. The conversation further explored arguments surrounding federal gun policy, proposed registries, and differing interpretations of how effective current and proposed laws are in reducing gun violence. See also Dr. Lott’s new op-ed piece at The Federalist titled “No, Gun Control Wouldn’t Have Prevented The Latest Trump Assassination Attempt.”
(Tuesday, May 5, 2026)
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