Gun Controllers know how to reduce "gun violence" by 50% QUICKLY... WHY are they hiding it?...

Published on June 18, 2022
Duration: 6:01

This video critically examines the effectiveness of gun control policies by contrasting them with the success of the Oakland Ceasefire program. It highlights that while gun control advocates like Giffords.org push for restrictive measures, they overlook or downplay programs like Ceasefire, which demonstrably reduced gun violence by up to 46% in Oakland between 2012 and 2018. The speaker questions why proven, data-backed violence reduction strategies are ignored in favor of policies that, according to the video's analysis, have failed to curb gun crime.

Quick Summary

The Oakland Ceasefire program, a holistic approach to violence reduction, reportedly cut gun violence in half and achieved a 46% reduction in homicides between 2012 and 2018. Studies suggest similar models have reduced homicides by 34-63% in other cities, yet gun control advocates may overlook these successes to promote their own agendas.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: The Importance of the Topic
  2. 00:18Oakland Incident and News Report
  3. 00:39The Oakland Ceasefire Program
  4. 01:19Visual Evidence: AK Pistol in Oakland
  5. 01:45California Gun Control Laws vs. Reality
  6. 02:16Oakland Ceasefire: A Holistic Approach
  7. 02:39Gun Violence Reduction Statistics
  8. 03:08Giffords Law Center and Their Article
  9. 03:19Critique of Giffords' Stance
  10. 03:56Oakland Ceasefire's Homicide Reduction
  11. 04:07Comparison with Other Cities
  12. 04:22Broader Success of Ceasefire Models
  13. 04:53The Real Reason: Control vs. Safety
  14. 05:03Tragedy of Ignoring Proven Solutions
  15. 05:35Conclusion: A Question of Saving Lives

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Oakland Ceasefire program and its reported success?

The Oakland Ceasefire program was a holistic approach to reducing gun violence that, according to reports, cut gun violence in half and maintained that reduction for many years. Specifically, it achieved a 46% reduction in homicides between 2012 and 2018, dropping from 126 to 68 incidents.

Why does the video suggest gun control advocates are hiding the success of programs like Oakland Ceasefire?

The video posits that gun control advocates, such as the Giffords Law Center, may be hiding the success of programs like Oakland Ceasefire because admitting their effectiveness would undermine the push for stricter gun control measures. It implies their focus is on 'control' rather than solely on 'saving lives'.

How do California's gun control laws compare to the incident in Oakland?

Despite California having stringent gun control laws, including AWBs, magazine bans, and red flag laws, the video highlights a recent incident in Oakland where an AK pistol and handguns firing over 10 rounds were involved. This suggests that existing gun control measures failed to prevent the crime.

What evidence is presented for the effectiveness of violence reduction models similar to Oakland Ceasefire?

The video references studies indicating that in nine out of ten other cities that implemented a model similar to Oakland's Ceasefire, they achieved a reduction in homicides ranging from 34% to 63%. This data is presented as proof of concept for this approach.

Related News

All News →

More 2nd Amendment & Law Videos You Might Like

More from Langley Outdoors Academy

View all →