Amendment Quote by John R. Lott Jr
““According to a 2013 survey of PoliceOne’s 450,000 members (380,000 active duty and 70,000 retired), 91 percent of law enforcement officers support concealed carry laws.20 Eighty percent believed that concealed carry permit holders could have prevented casualties in tragedies such as those in Newtown and Aurora. Ninety-two percent think that Obama’s proposed assault weapon ban would either increase or have no effect on violent crime.””
About This Quote
Source Survey Report: PoliceOne Membership Survey, 2013
Most officers favor concealed carry, believing it could prevent mass‑shooting casualties, while doubting the impact of gun‑control measures.
In simple terms: Police officers largely support concealed weapons and question gun bans.
Key Takeaway
Consider evidence beyond anecdotal beliefs.
Themes
gun policy
public safety
politics
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
policy
statistical
When to use this quote
- law‑making
- community safety meetings
- media commentary
Key Concepts
statistical analysis
public opinion
legislative debate
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence truly shows gun policies affect crime?
- How do personal experiences shape policy views?
A Different Perspective
Survey data may be biased or incomplete.
