GOA's Erich Pratt on CDC Funding on Guns

Published on April 5, 2018
Duration: 5:35

This video discusses the history and implications of CDC funding for gun violence research. It argues that past funding was used for advocacy against gun ownership, citing statements from CDC officials in the 1990s. The discussion highlights a 2013 Obama-era study that reportedly found guns are used significantly more often in self-defense than for homicides, a finding often omitted by gun control advocates. The video clarifies that recent omnibus spending bills allow research but prohibit its use for advocating gun control.

Quick Summary

The CDC's gun violence research funding was historically impacted by concerns over its use for advocacy. A 2013 study indicated firearms are used 16-100 times more in self-defense than for homicides, a statistic often omitted by gun control proponents. Current legislation allows research but restricts advocacy use.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Introduction: CDC Gun Violence Research
  2. 00:12Gun Control Activists' Claims
  3. 00:23The Real Reason for Funding Cuts
  4. 00:31Guest: Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America
  5. 00:39NRA's Role in Funding Debate
  6. 01:06CDC Statements: Building a Case Against Guns
  7. 01:25CDC's Public Health Menace Campaign Vision
  8. 01:48Treating Guns Like Cigarettes
  9. 02:00Eric Holder's 'Brainwash Kids' Comment
  10. 02:22Myth: Congress Never Cut Funding
  11. 02:37CDC Research on Self-Defense Use
  12. 03:09Omnibus Bill Clarifies Research Use
  13. 03:20Liberal Outcry Over 'Lack' of Studies
  14. 03:302013 Obama-Funded CDC Study
  15. 03:43Self-Defense as Crime Deterrent
  16. 03:57Arthur Kellerman's Flawed Study
  17. 04:26Truth: More Likely Used in Self-Defense
  18. 04:44Dark Age of CDC Advocacy
  19. 04:54Continuing Use of Faulty Talking Points
  20. 05:00Women's Self-Defense Statistics
  21. 05:18Mainstream Media Enabling Misinformation
  22. 05:30Conclusion & Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Congress cut funding for CDC gun violence research?

Past funding cuts for CDC gun violence research were primarily due to the agency's perceived use of funds for advocating gun control, rather than for objective scientific study. Officials expressed intent to build a case against gun ownership, leading to congressional action.

What did the 2013 Obama-era CDC study find about gun use?

A 2013 CDC study, commissioned during the Obama administration, reportedly found that firearms are used 16 to 100 times more often in self-defense to save lives than to take lives. It also concluded that self-defense can be an important crime deterrent.

What is the current status of CDC funding for gun violence research?

Recent omnibus spending bills allow the CDC to conduct research on gun violence. However, these bills explicitly prohibit the use of research findings for lobbying or advocating for gun control positions.

What is the controversy surrounding Arthur Kellerman's study on guns in the home?

Arthur Kellerman's 1990s study claimed guns in homes were more likely to be used against owners than for self-defense. Critics allege the data was manipulated, and later release of the data reportedly showed the numbers were 'cooked,' contradicting the study's conclusions.

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