Videos tagged with Georgetown University

This video critiques the New York Times' approach to gun rights advocacy, specifically their focus on discrediting studies and researchers cited in legal cases like Bruen and Caroll. The speaker argues that the Times is attacking the sources, such as Georgetown Professor William English, rather than addressing the merits of the legal arguments, indicating a desperation due to losses in court. The content highlights the shift in gun rights litigation towards organizations like the Firearm Policy Coalition (FPC) and their use of research to support their cases.

This video analyzes a Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) survey on gun ownership and usage in the US, as reported by NBC News. The speaker, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, argues that despite NBC's framing, the KFF data actually supports pro-gun arguments by highlighting significant numbers of Americans purchasing firearms for self-defense and using them defensively. He contrasts the KFF findings with a larger Georgetown University study by Professor Bill English, suggesting corroboration on key metrics like gun ownership and defensive gun uses.

A comprehensive survey by Georgetown Professor Bill English reveals significant data on American gun owners. Key findings include approximately 1.67 million annual instances of self-defense with firearms, a substantial ownership rate of AR-15 style rifles (30% of gun owners), and an overall adult firearm ownership rate of 32%. The survey also highlights the widespread ownership of magazines holding more than 10 rounds, with an estimated 542 million such magazines in the US, and notes the increasing diversity among gun owners.

This entry synthesizes a study by Professor Bill English of Georgetown University, presented by Mark W. Smith. The study challenges anti-gun narratives by providing data on firearm ownership, defensive gun use (DGU), and the relevance of the Supreme Court case NYSRPA v. Bruen. It highlights that millions of Americans use firearms for self-defense annually, with a significant portion of gun owners carrying firearms.