Videos tagged with Institute of Medicine

This video features an economic professor discussing data that challenges conventional gun control narratives. The analysis suggests that reducing the number of firearms does not necessarily decrease violent crime, and in some cases, may correlate with lower robbery rates. The discussion also touches on the perceived decline in mass shootings and the role of media in shaping public perception of gun violence.

This news minute discusses the Obama administration's directive for the CDC to develop a gun violence research agenda, funded by $10 million. Anti-gun researchers convened to create this agenda, which includes collecting data on gun ownership, acquisition, use, private sales, mandatory storage, and smart gun technology. While acknowledging the commonality of defensive gun uses, the report's scope raises questions about feasibility with the allocated funds.