Dr. Lott talks to WMAL's Mary Walter and Vince Coglianese about some of the major tensions and problems going on within the National Rifle Association. The concern should be the overall long term damage to the organization from the state of New York's regulatory...
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In the Dallas Morning News: Data call into question supposed benefits of police review boards
Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed piece in the Dallas Morning News on the proposal to have a police review board. The chairman of the Dallas Citizens Police Review Board has a piece that is paired with Lott's and is available here. Lott's piece starts this way: Community...
Indiana becomes 17th state that doesn’t require a fee or training to carry a concealed handgun
In addition to the sixteen Constitutional Carry states, Indiana has become the 17th state that doesn't require a fee or training to get a concealed handgun permit. The Constitutional Carry states don't require a permit as long as you are within their state, but...
At the Washington Times: Felons and the Democratic vote
Dr. John Lott's newest piece at the Washington Times begins this way: Democrats used to argue that once felons had served their time, they had paid their debt to society and should be able to vote. Leading presidential candidate Bernie Sanders now wants felons to...
On One America News Network: The dangers of Red Flag Laws
At Fox News: NRA turmoil is not a threat to Second Amendment but THIS could do real harm
Dr. John Lott has a new piece at Fox News on the media turmoil at the NRA. The piece starts this way: The announcement Saturday that Oliver North is stepping down as president of the National Rifle Association – following news that the New York attorney general is...
Testifying in Baton Rouge on Constitutional Challenge to Louisiana’s Concealed Handgun Law
“The right of each citizen to keep and bear arms is fundamental and shall not be infringed. Any restriction on this right shall be subject to strict scrutiny.” -- Louisiana state Constitution regarding firearms that was enacted via ballot measure in 2012. Over 74...
At Fox News: Armed teachers can save student lives – Don’t leave children defenseless against school shooters
Dr. John Lott’s newest op-ed discusses the fact that 20 states allow teachers and other school staff members to carry guns under a variety of rules on school property, so we don’t need to guess about how safe these schools are. Some states have had these rules for...
Join the CPRC in Indianapolis
If you are going to the NRA Convention that will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, please stop by our booth. We will be in booth 3250. Dr. John Lott will also be giving four talks. Concealed Carry Facts Friday, April 26th, 12:30 pm -1:30 pm,...
Discussing “why it is so difficult to stop criminals from getting guns”
On the Red Elephant YouTube page, Dr. John Lott talked to Vincent James about why it is so difficult to stop criminals from obtaining guns. We have some real concerns about the racial beliefs of the host, which we clearly spelled out in another segment. But this was a...
On Fox Business: Explaining why stricter gun control won’t make people safer
Dr. John Lott talked to Judge Andrew Napolitano on Fox Business about Bill Clinton's and Democrats' calls for stricter gun control. Napolitano and Lott discussed the dangers of gun-free zones, media bias, and the victims of gun control laws. Judge Andrew Napolitano...
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants it to cost $550 to own and carry a gun, up from $27
We have noted many times how Democrats want to prevent poor minorities from owning guns. Democrats are now making gun ownership even more expensive. The New York Times reports: "Having a gun in New Jersey could soon cost 20 times as much: Gov. Philip Murphy’s proposed...











