Videos tagged with Active Shooter Incidents

Colion Noir critically analyzes Governor Gavin Newsom's 'gunslinger' rhetoric, contrasting it with legal precedent like the Bruen decision and FBI data on active shooter incidents. The analysis suggests that political narratives may prioritize government control over genuine public safety and individual self-reliance, highlighting the perceived vulnerability of unarmed citizens versus the confidence of those who carry.

This video critically examines the statistics and narratives surrounding mass tragic events and their impact on gun control debates. The speaker argues that broad definitions of 'mass tragedy' inflate numbers, leading to fear-based policy decisions that disproportionately affect law-abiding gun owners. The content highlights the media's role in amplifying these events and calls for a data-driven approach to gun policy.

This video critically analyzes FBI reporting on armed citizens stopping mass shootings, presenting evidence from the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) that suggests significant undercounting by the FBI. The speaker, demonstrating expert authority, argues that the FBI's narrow definitions and data collection methods lead to misleading statistics that anti-gun advocates exploit. The CPRC's data indicates a much higher rate of civilian intervention success, challenging the narrative that armed citizens are ineffective and highlighting the role of responsible gun owners in public safety.

This episode of 'This Week in Guns' features Stephen Gutowski discussing the complex factors surrounding mass shootings. The conversation delves into the 'mass shooting playbook,' the role of mental health spirals, and the effectiveness of intervention strategies like 'offramping.' It also analyzes FBI data on active shooter incidents, firearm usage trends, and the challenges in preventing such events, highlighting the importance of understanding the underlying psychological and societal dynamics.

This video critically analyzes a post by Giffords.org regarding active shooter incidents, contrasting it with FBI data. The speaker argues that Giffords.org misrepresented statistics to promote gun control, cherry-picking data and omitting crucial context like nationwide decreases in incidents and higher numbers in states with stricter gun laws. The analysis highlights discrepancies in reported numbers for Texas and California, and points out that handguns are used in a majority of incidents, contrary to common gun control talking points about rifles.

A study by John Lott, utilizing FBI active shooting reports, indicates that legal gun owners stopped 51.5% of active shooting attacks, surpassing law enforcement's 44.6% intervention rate. The research also highlights that armed civilians were significantly less likely to be injured or cause bystander harm compared to police during these events. The study suggests gun-free zones may increase vulnerability by necessitating reliance on delayed police response.

Colion Noir, an expert in firearms and gun control, presents findings from a new study by John Lott and the Crime Prevention Research Center. The study analyzes armed citizen interventions in active shooter incidents from 2014-2023, contrasting their effectiveness and error rates with police responses. Noir also promotes his 'Defend America' merchandise line, emphasizing self-reliance and the right to self-defense.

This video critically examines the politicization of federal gun and crime statistics, highlighting discrepancies between official FBI data and victimization surveys. It discusses how changes in prosecution policies, such as downgrading felony assaults to misdemeanors, can skew reported crime rates. The discussion also covers the FBI's methodology in tracking active shooter incidents and the impact of concealed carry laws on crime, arguing that current data often misrepresents the effectiveness of armed citizens in self-defense and the deterrent effect of concealed carry.

This video analyzes FBI data on active shooter incidents in 2023, comparing Washington state's numbers to national trends. It questions the effectiveness of Washington's numerous gun control laws, suggesting they have not led to a decrease in such incidents. The speaker encourages voters to consider the impact of these laws on safety and their rights.

This video critically examines FBI statistics on active shooter incidents, presenting findings from the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) that suggest significant underreporting of civilian interventions. The CPRC report indicates that armed citizens stop active shooter events far more frequently than the FBI acknowledges, particularly when gun-free zones are excluded from the analysis. The video highlights specific instances and statistical discrepancies, arguing that these figures are crucial for understanding the effectiveness of concealed carry in public safety.

This video critically examines FBI statistics on active shooter incidents, alleging a significant undercounting of armed citizen interventions. It highlights a report by the Crime Prevention Research Council which found a stark discrepancy between FBI-reported thwarted incidents and their own findings. The speaker suggests this undercounting may be intentional, driven by a desire to restrict gun ownership, and urges viewers to be prepared and carry firearms legally.

Dr. John Lott, President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, critiques FBI data on defensive gun uses during active shooter incidents. He argues the FBI systematically undercounts these events, presenting research suggesting civilian defensive gun uses thwart active shootings at a significantly higher rate than officially reported. Lott highlights issues with the FBI's definition of active shootings and the media's reliance on potentially flawed data.