More of our research is reposted at American Liberty. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) claims that suppressors make mass public shootings more deadly. Between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2024, there were 104 mass public shootings, but only two of those involved...
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On Connecticut’s WJJF-FM: The Impact of DEI on the Effectiveness of Police and Fire Departments
Dr. John Lott appeared on Connecticut's WJJF-FM to discuss his piece titled: "Data Shows Biden Made Communities Less Safe By Forcing DEI On Police And Fire Departments." (June 16, 2025)
At Least Two Volunteer Church Members Shot An Active Shooter and Stopped the Attack at Sunday Church Service. “You are your own first responder”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avZqV3BhTYE "You are your own first responder," said Jay Trombley who was a member of the volunteer security team at Crosspoint Community Church. A church member saw the attacker carrying an AR-15 rifle and immediately acted—ramming him...
On Granite State Live to Discuss Active Shootings and Mass Public Shootings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJes7ucRsfM Dr. John Lott talked to the hosts at Granite State Live about our research on active shootings and mass public shootings. June 5 2025
CATO Again Pushes False Claim that Illegal Aliens Commit Crime at a Low Rate Based on Survey Data that Ignores that Many Criminal Illegals Never Serve Time in US Prisons or Serve Shortened Sentences and It Requires Illegals Self Identify as Illegal
The CATO Institute has long pushed for open borders, a stance that contrasts with the views of other libertarians like Milton Friedman, who argued that open immigration only works if the country doesn't have a large welfare system. In a new report, despite all the...
On Armed American Radio: Discussing The Supreme Court’s Decision in Mexico’s Lawsuit Against Smith & Wesson
Dr. John Lott appeared on Armed American Radio to discuss the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling to Stop Mexico’s Lawsuit Against Smith & Wesson, but it is only a limited win. June 8, 2025
On Philadelphia’s Big WPHT: Discussing the Supreme Court’s decision regarding Mexico’s Lawsuit Against Smith & Wesson
Dr. John Lott talked to Mike Pelka about Mexico’s Lawsuit Against Smith & Wesson. They discussed our post on that case. (June 5, 2025)
On the Lars Larson National Show: Why is the murder rate headed to the lowest rate ever?
Dr. John Lott talked to Lars Larson on his national radio show about Lott's latest piece at the Federalist titled: "As Deportations Rise, The U.S. Is On Track For The Lowest Murder Rate On Record." June 16, 2025 The Lars Larson national radio show is heard weekly...
On Stinchfield Tonight on Real America’s Voice: Discussing the Impact of DEI Hiring Rules on Police Departments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN3NOoFduEQ Dr. John Lott talked to Grant Stinchfield on Real America's Voice about Lott's research on DEI hiring rules on the quality of police and the impact that has on crime rates. June 5, 2025
At Real Clear Policy: Anti-Gun Advocates Suppressing the Facts
Dr. John Lott has a new piece at Real Clear Policy. Democrats fiercely oppose many provisions in the budget reconciliation bill, which President Trump calls the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." They object to requiring able-bodied adults without children to work, do...
On Real America’s Voice’s WarRoom: Why is the murder rate headed to the lowest it has ever been?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foV8BWgUj3A Dr. John Lott talked to Stephen Bannon on WarRoom about Lott's latest piece at the Federalist titled: "As Deportations Rise, The U.S. Is On Track For The Lowest Murder Rate On Record." June 16, 2025
Did China mass-produce fake U.S. driver’s licenses to hijack the 2020 election? Why did the FBI end the investigation?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT34ZkmWDkc Just the News has an explosive news story based on a newly declassified intelligence report titled: FBI gives Congress intel on alleged Chinese plot to create fake mail-in ballots in 2020. “Specifically, these include...












