Amendment Quote by John R. Lott Jr
““To do just that, Bill Landes (University of Chicago Law School) and I collected data on all multiple victim public shootings in all the United States from 1977 to 1999.7 We examined thirteen different gun control policies including: waiting periods, registration, background checks, bans on assault weapons and other guns, the death penalty, and harsher penalties for committing a crime with a firearm. But only one policy reduced the number and severity of mass public shootings: allowing victims to defend themselves with permitted concealed handguns.””
About This Quote
Source Research Paper: Gun Policy Study, 2005
His analysis claims only concealed handgun permits for victims reduced mass shooting frequency and severity.
In simple terms: He argues self‑defense guns lower mass shooting rates.
Key Takeaway
Consider policy impacts on public safety.
Themes
public policy
gun control
mass shootings
self‑defense
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
academic
controversial
When to use this quote
- legislative debate
- law enforcement training
- public safety planning
Key Concepts
policy evaluation
statistical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What other factors could influence mass shooting trends?
- How reliable are the data sources?
A Different Perspective
Data may be contested; causality is complex.
