For those concerned that background checks will eventually be used to create gun registries that can later facilitate confiscation, they need only look at what is happening now in New Jersey. New Jersey’s Attorney General relies on questionable claims to justify...
Dr. John Lott talked to Mark Walters on the Armed American Radio show about the remarkable change at the ATF, seemingly overnight, from a rogue anti-rights group of thugs into an agency under new leadership that is protecting our right to bear arms. They also...
Dr. John Lott appeared on WBT Charlotte’s The Brett Winterble Show to discuss rising political violence and how it is being interpreted across media and public discourse. Dr. Lott framed recent incidents, including threats against public figures, as part of a broader...
Sociology Professor Farhad Khosrokhavar (a leading expert who has studied French prisons extensively, including in sensitive urban areas) estimates Muslims comprise roughly 40%-50% of the overall prison population nationally, with higher shares (often 50–70%+) in...
Dr. John Lott recently wrote an op-ed in the New Hampshire's largest newspaper, the Union Leader, with New Hampshire state Representative Samuel Farrington (R), who is the primary sponsor of the Campus Carry. While this isn't perfect, every movement in the right...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jONzKG-ySxw Dr. John Lott talked to One America News about his newest op-ed piece in The Federalist titled "No, Gun Control Wouldn’t Have Prevented The Latest Trump Assassination Attempt." . From One America News: . In this interview,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwQb-_HMGRo Our Crime Prevention Research Center study showing that 52% of murders occur in just 2% of counties has gone viral online, with coverage from outlets and commentators including the Dan Bongino podcast. While many of these...
Dr. John Lott talked to Lars Larson on his national radio show about how, in the aftermath of the latest Trump assassination attempt, renewed calls for additional gun control once again ignored whether the proposed policies would have addressed the actual...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4z5vMYhMbTY Authorities say a civilian and trooper likely prevented a mass-casualty event on the crowded roadway. The gunman fired more than 60 rounds while walking beside the road before officers shot and wounded him. This attacker,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7KnRhAyM6A The House voted and passed on a unanimous voice vote Congressman Thomas Massie’s NICS Data Reporting Act. The House Judiciary Committee had previously passed the bill unanimously.. Massie's presentation on May 12, 2026 and...
Dr. John Lott appeared on John Solomon Reports to discuss how the legacy media manipulates statistics to downplay the issues of criminal aliens. Dr. Lott's insights are critical for understanding the narrative surrounding crime and immigration in America. (Tuesday,...
Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed at Real Clear Politics. . The background check system for gun purchases is a mess. Republicans have criticized Democratic presidents for failing to prosecute people denied gun purchases through background checks. Democrats have leveled...