FBI Caught Lying About Mass Shootings and Good Guy with Guns!

Published on June 26, 2023
Duration: 10:47

This video challenges the FBI's statistics on 'good guy with a gun' interventions in active shooter events, arguing that the FBI and media manipulate data to downplay the effectiveness of armed citizens. The speaker asserts that actual intervention rates are significantly higher than reported, supporting the adage that a good guy with a gun is the best way to stop a bad guy with a gun.

Quick Summary

The FBI's reported 4% intervention rate for 'good guys with guns' in active shooter events is challenged by the Crime Prevention Research Center, which estimates the rate closer to 35%. Critics argue the FBI manipulates data by excluding incidents where perpetrators are stopped early, thus downplaying the effectiveness of armed citizens in preventing mass shootings.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Good Guy with a Gun Adage
  2. 00:52FBI's Claimed Intervention Rate (4%)
  3. 01:48Media's Inflated Shooter Statistics
  4. 02:11Crime Prevention Research Center Data (35%)
  5. 02:31FBI's Methodological Flaws
  6. 02:51Prevented Mass Shootings (34%)
  7. 03:29Significance of Citizen Intervention
  8. 03:50US Safety vs. Gun Ownership
  9. 04:26Barriers to Carrying Firearms
  10. 04:48Conclusion: Adage is True
  11. 04:48Merchandise and Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FBI's reported rate of 'good guy with a gun' interventions in active shooter events?

The FBI is reported to claim that 'good guys with guns' stop active shooters only about 4% of the time. This statistic is presented as significantly lower than the actual rate of intervention.

How does the Crime Prevention Research Center's data differ from the FBI's on armed citizen intervention?

The Crime Prevention Research Center suggests that armed citizens intervene in approximately 35% of active shooter events. They also estimate that about 34% of potential mass shootings are prevented by good guys before they escalate.

Why are FBI statistics on active shooter interventions considered misleading?

Critics argue the FBI uses 'creative math,' excluding incidents where perpetrators are stopped before reaching a certain casualty count or before any shots are fired. This manipulation downplays the effectiveness of armed citizens.

Does the video argue that the US is unsafe due to widespread gun ownership?

No, the video argues the opposite. It contends that the US is one of the safest countries globally, especially considering its size and diversity, and that many firearms are not carried due to legal barriers, not a lack of effectiveness.

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