Crime and violence

Yes, it's a true fact; it's still a true fact; it's always been a true fact; it will always be a true fact!

Detroit’s police chief recently made waves when he advocated people arm themselves for self-defense. In this video, economist John R. Lott, author of More Guns, Less Crime, explains why concealed carry is the most sensible position.


You would think that the debate over guns in a free constitutional republic would be a settled issue by now, but some people still seem surprised to hear that more guns equal less violent crime—or they are just in denial.

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