Dr. John Lott was joined by his wife, Laura Lott to host Gun Radio Utah for their last show of the year for the full hour. Among other topics, they discussed the information in this New York Post article titled "New data reveals the horrific truth about...
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NEW UPDATED Research: Do Armed Civilians Stop Active Shooters More Effectively Than Uniformed Police?
We have updated our earlier research to examine the FBI's active shooting data over the eleven years from 2014 to 2024. The new research is available here. . The FBI tracks active shooting cases—where individuals attempt to kill people in public places, excluding...
On NTD Newsroom: Homicides on Pace to See the Biggest Single-Year Drop
https://youtu.be/XxlaGRSYAi8 Dr. John Lott appeared on NTD Newsroom to discuss new Real-Time Crime Index data, which indicates that reported murders declined by nearly 20% in 2025, explaining the reasons for the drop and whether the downward trend is likely to...
On Armed American Radio: To Discuss New Data on Illegal Immigration and Crime
Dr. John Lott talked to Mark Walters on the Armed American Radio show about crime statistics related to illegal immigration and the impact of Democrat policies on crime rates in major cities. See also Dr. Lott's new op-ed at the New York Post titled "New data reveals...
On Stinchfield Tonight on Real America’s Voice: To Discuss New Data on Illegal-immigrant Crime
https://youtu.be/KGHcQPuguxE Dr. John Lott Jr. appeared on Stinchfield Tonight on Real America’s Voice to discuss illegal aliens committing more crimes than legal residents and how deportations help lower crime rates. See also Dr. Lott's new op-ed at the New York Post...
On The Statewide Montana Talks Network: The Supposed Benefits of Australia’s Gun Confiscation Rest on Flawed Statistics
Dr. John Lott talked to Aaron Flint on the Montana Talks Network about his new op-ed at The Federalist titled "There’s No Evidence Australia’s Strict Gun Control Laws Are Effective." They also discussed the recent pro-gun legislative efforts. (Wednesday, December 24,...
On The Krieger Files by Dave Krieger: To Discuss Mass Shootings, Concealed Carry, and the Myths of Gun Control
Dr. John Lott appeared on The Krieger Files by Dave Krieger to discuss gun rights, gun shootings, and why it may be beneficial to have a concealed carry permit. See also Dr. Lott's op-ed in the Australian Spectator with Kesten Green, a researcher at the...
Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns: 26 Cases During April 2025
Houston, Texas, April 1, 2025 (KHOU 11) The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. on Elm Street near Renwick Drive. Officers with the Houston Police Department's South Gessner Patrol Division responded to the scene following reports of gunfire… In an update, HPD said the...
Hawaii’s Supporters Falsely Claim that Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, Costco, and Target Generally Prohibit Permitted Concealed Carry in Their Stores. These Stores Can Post Signs Banning Guns, But They Don’t—They Don’t Even Ban Carrying Without Permits in Constitutional Carry States
The behavior of major retailers, who own large swaths of private property open to the public, aligns with these preferences. Some of the country’s biggest chains—including Walmart, Costco, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, and Target—generally prohibit their customers from...
The Andrew Branca Show: America RAVAGED by Third-World Migrant Crime! ENOUGH
https://www.youtube.com/live/v3sFcTkBjIs Dr. John Lott appeared on Andrew Branca's show to discuss a range of issues from his piece in the New York Post on crime by illegal aliens to his writings on gun control in Australia. The Branca show's description of the...
On Ringside Politics: To Discuss the Bondi Beach Shooting and Gun Control Policies in Australia
https://youtu.be/Tz3wRA-_Yrw Dr. John Lott appeared on Ringside Politics on Real America’s Voice to discuss his new op-ed at The Federalist titled "There’s No Evidence Australia’s Strict Gun Control Laws Are Effective." (Tuesday, December 23, 2025)
CPRC in the News: Just the News, MSN, American Thinker, Townhall, Off the Press, The Truth About Guns (2), and more
"It's not rocket science. You make it risky for criminals to go and commit crime. Kash Patel has moved FBI agents out of the DC offices to around the country where the crime is. He's increased arrests by like 100% there. You know, make it risky for criminals to commit...












