EXPOSED: Media's favorite Gun Control source for the Left is manipulating data... This you MUST SEE!

Published on August 15, 2022
Duration: 8:29

This video critically examines the Gun Violence Archive (GVA) as a data source, particularly its use by mainstream media and legal entities. The speaker argues that the GVA manipulates data by broadly defining 'mass shooting' to include incidents like gang violence, which inflates statistics and serves a gun control agenda. The video highlights that the GVA originated from a 'provocation' project by Slate Magazine and lacks full-time employees, raising concerns about its methodology and credibility when cited by organizations like the Supreme Court and CNN.

Quick Summary

The Gun Violence Archive (GVA) is criticized for its broad definition of 'mass shooting' (four or more people shot, excluding the shooter), which critics argue inflates statistics by including gang violence and other incidents. Originating from a Slate Magazine project, its methodology is deemed manipulated by some, leading to its use by media and legal bodies despite concerns about its credibility and left-leaning bias.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:10The Bullet Points Episode
  3. 00:15CNN Article on Gun Violence Archive
  4. 00:36GVA as a Manipulated Source
  5. 00:55Sponsor: LAS Concealment
  6. 01:34Diving into the Gun Violence Archive
  7. 01:44CNN: How GVA Became Foremost Tracker
  8. 02:02Supreme Court Dissent Cites GVA
  9. 02:19GVA Mass Shooting Statistics (2022)
  10. 02:35Questioning GVA's Mass Shooting Claims
  11. 03:07GVA's Growing Influence
  12. 03:16GVA Definition of Mass Shooting
  13. 03:44CNN Graph of Mass Shootings
  14. 04:14GVA's Bare Bones Organization
  15. 04:20FBI and CDC Data Limitations
  16. 05:08Roots of the Gun Violence Archive
  17. 05:11GVA Grew from Slate Magazine Project
  18. 05:34GVA Staffing and Structure
  19. 05:51Criticism of GVA's Broad Definition
  20. 06:30Criticisms from Second Amendment Foundation
  21. 06:33Second Amendment Foundation's Critique
  22. 07:13GVA Founder's Response to Criticism
  23. 07:16Bryant's Response on Data Irrelevance
  24. 07:49GVA's Influence from Left to Supreme Court
  25. 08:14Conclusion: GVA Should Not Be Used as Source

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gun Violence Archive (GVA) and why is it criticized?

The Gun Violence Archive (GVA) is a non-profit organization that tracks gun violence incidents. It is criticized for its broad definition of 'mass shooting' as any incident with four or more people shot, excluding the shooter. Critics argue this definition inflates statistics by including gang violence and other non-mass shooting events, serving a gun control agenda.

How does the Gun Violence Archive's definition of mass shootings differ from official sources?

The GVA defines a mass shooting as four or more people shot, regardless of context. This differs from the FBI's focus on mass murder (four or more killed) and active shooter incidents. Critics argue the GVA's broad definition is sensational and misleading, conflating different types of violence.

What are the origins of the Gun Violence Archive?

The Gun Violence Archive originated from an interactive project by Slate Magazine, described as a 'provocation' to generate more data for gun control advocates. This left-leaning origin is a key point of criticism regarding its perceived bias and methodology.

Why is the Gun Violence Archive cited by major media and legal bodies?

The GVA is cited by organizations like CNN and Supreme Court justices due to a perceived lack of timely, standardized data from government agencies like the FBI and CDC. Critics argue these entities fail to conduct independent research and rely on the GVA's readily available, albeit flawed, statistics.

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