Washington Times, Tuesday, October 3, 2016 During Mr. Obama’s presidency the number of people with concealed carry permits has increased from about 6 million to nearly 15 million. More than 6 percent of all adults in the U.S. now have a permit to carry a concealed...
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CPRC Talks this Weeks Around the Country in Chicago; Chehalis, Washington; Portland, Oregon; and Bellevue, Washington
All these talks are open to the public October 4th from 5:30 - 7:00 at Maxon Shooter's Supplies and Indoor Range, 75 Bradrock Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 October 5th at the Heartland Institute from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, 3939 N Wilke Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60606, (312)...
CPRC at the Philadelphia Inquirer: “Trump law-and-order platform would help blacks”
Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed at the Philadelphia Inquirer on the New York Times claim that Trump's "law and order" campaign is just code for racism. Is Donald Trump's "law and order" campaign just code for racism? The media and Hillary Clinton sure believe so. After...
New York Times doesn’t care about accurately describing academic research
The New York Times is well know for its bias, but here is yet another example of the Times making a claim that is clearly false. In an article titled "Rarity of Tulsa Shooting: Female Officers Are Almost Never Involved," they claim: Research on the subject has ranged...
CPRC on the Tron Simpson Show to discuss The War on Guns
Dr. John Lott to Tron Simpson on KVOR in Colorado Springs, Colorado to discuss Lott's new book, The War on Guns. (Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 3:35 to 3:48 PM)
CPRC on the Lars Larson Radio Show: Gun-Free Zones and School Shootings
Dr. John Lott talked to Lars Larson about the recent school shooting in South Carolina and the danger of gun-free zones. (Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 8:35 to 8:45 PM) Lars Larson's show is heard by over 1.25 million people.
Op-ed in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on “A real difference in how to battle terror”: Gun Control versus Immigration Restrictions
Dr. John Lott has a op-ed in today's Minneapolis Star Tribune on two different approaches on how to battle terrorism. The piece contrasts the push for more gun control with other approaches. (This piece was done outside Lott's work with the CPRC and his affiliation...
CPRC on Jan Mickelson’s Show on WHO to discuss Gun-Free Zones and Schools
Dr. John Lott talked to Jan Mickelson about schools being gun-free zones and what that means for students' safety. (Friday, September 30, 12:07 to 12:22 PM)
CPRC on the Steve Gruber Show: Discussion on the 1st Presidential debate and crime in America
Dr. John Lott spoke with host Steve Gruber about the 1st Presidential debate and how to best reduce crime in America. (September 27, 2016 6:35-6:43am)
CPRC on WBAL to discuss the Presidential Debate on Guns
Dr. John Lott talked to Derek Hunter about the Stop & Frisk and the No-fly list discussions in last night's presidential debate. (Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 1:33 to 1:45 PM)
Another Positive Review of The War on Guns
Matt Vespa has a new review of The War on Guns up at Townhall.com. Dr. John Lott is the go-to expert when it comes to crime data and Second Amendment rights. His studies from the Crime Prevention Center have been cited in numerous pieces, including ones published here...
CRPC at the Gun Rights Policy Conference in Tampa: Dr. Lott discusses “The War on Guns”
Dr. John Lott gave a half hour talk on his new book, The War on Guns, at the Gun Rights Policy Conference on Saturday, September 24th from 4:30 to 5:00 PM.