Amendment Quote by John R. Lott Jr
““In a study that I did on the years 1995–2001, I found that children under ten were involved in an average of only nine such shootings per year.7 Overwhelmingly, the shooters are adult males with alcohol addictions, suspended or revoked driver’s licenses, and a record of arrests for violent crimes.””
About This Quote
Source Study: Research on Youth Violence, 1995‑2001, published in "More Guns, Less Crime", 2000
Data shows most shooters are adult males with substance abuse, license issues, and violent histories, while child involvement is minimal.
In simple terms: Adult males dominate shooting incidents; children rarely involved.
Key Takeaway
Focus prevention on adult risk factors.
Themes
violence
substance abuse
licensing
crime statistics
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
research
policy
statistical
When to use this quote
- law enforcement training
- community outreach
- policy reform
- parental education
Key Concepts
criminology
public policy
risk factors
Questions to Reflect On
- How can licensing and addiction treatment reduce shooting rates?
- What community measures can identify high‑risk adults?
A Different Perspective
Adults with addiction and legal problems are harder to monitor than children.
