Big News! CDC Deletes Defensive Gun Use Stats To Help Gun Controllers

Published on December 15, 2022
Duration: 9:56

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses the CDC's removal of defensive gun use (DGU) statistics from its website following pressure from gun control advocates. The speaker highlights an investigation by 'The Reload' which uncovered emails showing how groups like GVpedia influenced the CDC to delete data that showed guns are used defensively far more often than in homicides, thereby undermining the gun control agenda. The video emphasizes the importance of DGU statistics in the broader debate on gun rights.

Quick Summary

The CDC deleted defensive gun use (DGU) statistics after gun control advocates pressured the agency. An investigation by 'The Reload' revealed emails showing groups like GVpedia influenced the CDC to remove data suggesting guns are used defensively far more often than in homicides, which they felt undermined their legislative goals.

Chapters

  1. 00:00CDC Deletes Defensive Gun Use Stats
  2. 00:20Sponsor: Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI)
  3. 00:55Channel Promotion & Engagement
  4. 01:31The Reload Investigation into CDC
  5. 02:49Devin Hughes' Email to CDC
  6. 06:21Analysis of CDC's Actions & Motivation
  7. 09:08Call to Action & Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the CDC delete defensive gun use statistics?

The CDC removed defensive gun use (DGU) statistics from its website after gun control advocates, including Devin Hughes of GVpedia, contacted the agency and pressured them. These advocates argued that the higher DGU figures were based on flawed data and hindered their efforts to implement new gun restrictions.

What was the significance of the deleted CDC defensive gun use data?

The deleted CDC data indicated that firearms were used defensively between 60,000 and 2.5 million times annually. Gun control proponents sought to remove this information because it suggests guns are used more often to save lives than to take them, which undermines their agenda for stricter gun laws.

Who investigated the CDC's removal of defensive gun use statistics?

The website 'The Reload' conducted an investigation into the CDC's removal of defensive gun use statistics. Their reporting uncovered emails that detailed how gun control advocates influenced the CDC to delete the data, citing concerns that it would impede new gun control legislation.

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