This video analyzes a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on federal firearm offenses, revealing that the majority of firearm offenders are prohibited persons with extensive criminal histories, often involving prior violent offenses. The data suggests America's issue is with violent criminals, not lawful gun owners, as nearly 90% of gun crimes are committed by individuals unlawfully possessing firearms. The report also highlights the use of stolen, altered, or illegal firearms by these offenders.
This episode features economist John Lott discussing the bias against guns in media and research, highlighting how defensive gun uses are often ignored. Lott explains the funding landscape for gun control research and introduces the Crime Prevention Research Center as an effort to provide balanced data and counter misinformation. He also touches on the legal interpretation of the Second Amendment, referencing the Heller decision.
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