On One America News: California Gun Laws Under Scrutiny After White House Correspondents Dinner Attack

May 14, 2026 | Featured

Dr. John Lott talked to One America News about his newest op-ed piece in The Federalist titled “No, Gun Control Wouldn’t Have Prevented The Latest Trump Assassination Attempt.”

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From One America News:

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In this interview, One America’s John Hines speaks with Dr. John Lott, founder and president of the Crime Prevention Research Center, about the renewed national debate over gun control following the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Dr. Lott argues 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. He also discusses broader trends in crime data and challenges claims made by gun control advocacy groups.

The conversation further explores arguments surrounding federal gun policy, proposed registries, and differing interpretations of how effective current and proposed laws are in reducing gun violence.

John Hines, “California Gun Laws Under Scrutiny After White House Correspondents Dinner Attack,” YouTube, May 5, 2026.

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