The impact of this case has a chance to go much farther than just whether people need to provide a “good reason” for being able to protect themselves and their families.
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On Washington, DC’s Big Talk Radio Station: The Supreme Court takes up an Important Second Amendment Case
Dr, John Lott talked to Vince Coglianese on Washington, DC's WMAL about the Supreme Court hearing earlier on Wednesday regarding the rules for obtaining concealed handguns in New York. See also Dr. Lott's piece in Newsweek titled: "The Supreme Court Has An Opportunity...
On the Jim Bohannon National Radio Show: Talking about the outcome of Tuesday’s Elections
Dr. John Lott talked to Jim Bohannon on his national radio show about Tuesday's election results in Virginia, New Jersey, and the referendum on police on Minneapolis. (Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from 12:05 to 12:11 AM)
Opposing Views: Gun Control with Dan Gross & Dr. John R. Lott
Dr. John Lott joined Mikhaila Peterson on her Podcast to discuss gun control. Their conversation started at about 45:03 minutes into the video. The first half of the video has Mikhaila interviewing Dan Gross the former president of the Brady Campaign. Welcome to...
At Newsweek: The Supreme Court Has An Opportunity to Defend the Second Amendment
Dr. John Lott's newest piece at Newsweek starts this way. When it decides on NYSRPA v. Bruen—scheduled for oral arguments today—the Supreme Court will have a chance to stop governments from restricting the right to "bear arms." The part of the Constitution...
On Armed American Radio: CPRC’s newest Annual Report on Concealed Handgun Permits
Dr. John Lott talked to Mark Walters on the 250 radio stations that carry Armed American Radio about the CPRC's newest annual report on concealed handgun permits. Sorry about the quality of audio on Lott's part. He was doing the call via his cell phone and it was less...
At Real Clear Politics: Baldwin Shooting Elicits a Familiar — and Flawed — Response, Baldwin Calls for Gun Policy Changes, But He Ignored Existing Rules
Letting people know that there are consequences to catastrophically negligent behavior is one sure way to make these rare events even rarer.
Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns: 28 Cases During June 2021
Pine Manor, FL, June 2, 2021 (NBC 2 News) Lee County deputies say 16-year old Hayden Celin tried robbing the Domino’s driver in a failed setup… As the driver went to leave, Celin allegedly punched him in the face, and shot a water gun loaded with pepper spray into the...
Congressman Greg Steube cites CPRC research in a House judiciary committee hearing on Red Flag Laws
During a hearing on Red Flag Laws, Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL) cites CPRC research in a House judiciary committee hearing. A copy of the paper he cited is available here. During the hearing, Steube offered an amendment that resulted from conversations that Steube's...
On TRT World: What can be done to stop school shootings?
Dr. John Lott appeared on TRT World to discuss what can be done to stop school shootings. The interview took place on the day that Nikolas Cruz plead guilty to murdering 17 people at the Parkland High School. (TRT World Oct 20, 2021, from 345 to 352 PM)
On the Lars Larson Show: Discussing the large increase this year in the number of concealed handgun permits
Dr. John Lott talked to Lars Larson on both his Northwest and National radio shows to discuss the CPRC's new report on the large increase in concealed handgun permits. (Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 4:35 to 4:45 PM, Northwest show time) The Northwest show appears on 21...
Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns: 23 Cases During May 2021
St. Paul, MN, May 1, 2021 (Two Cities Pioneer Press, CBS Minnesota) The first shooting incident occurred shortly after 11:30 p.m. Saturday when police were called to the 500 block of Central Avenue.They found two men, ages 25 and 26, standing by their vehicles. The...