Guns ARE NOT the Leading Cause of Death Among Children

Published on April 19, 2023
Duration: 13:32

This video, presented by Iraqveteran8888, discusses a Gun Owners of America (GOA) fact sheet challenging the narrative that firearms are the leading cause of death among children. It argues that statistics are often manipulated by including 18-19 year olds as children and that other causes like perinatal conditions, congenital malformations, suffocation, motor vehicle accidents, and drowning are more prevalent when legal adults are excluded. The video advocates for empowering law-abiding citizens, including armed teachers and school resource officers, as effective solutions for school safety.

Quick Summary

Statistics claiming firearms are the leading cause of child death are often misleading, as they include 18-19 year olds as children. When legal adults are excluded, other causes like perinatal conditions, congenital malformations, suffocation, and motor vehicle accidents are more prevalent. The video advocates for empowering law-abiding citizens and enhancing school security.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Anti-Gun Narratives
  2. 01:15Sponsor: Sonoran Desert Institute
  3. 01:45GOA Fact Sheet: Guns Not Leading Cause of Child Death
  4. 02:03Critique of Anti-Gun Political Agenda
  5. 02:25Gun-Free School Zones Act Ineffectiveness
  6. 03:05The Lie: Guns as Leading Cause of Child Death
  7. 03:21Data Flaw: Including 18-19 Year Olds
  8. 04:20Misleading Study and NIH Promotion
  9. 04:42Dickey Amendment Violation
  10. 04:53NIH Article Title: Leading Cause of Childhood Death
  11. 05:09CDC Hiding Defensive Gun Use Statistics
  12. 05:42Strikingly Different Story: Excluding Legal Adults
  13. 05:56Top Causes of Death for Minors (Excluding Adults)
  14. 06:27Excluding Teenagers: Suffocation, Accidents, Drowning
  15. 06:38Gun-Free School Zones Act Failure Revisited
  16. 06:51Solutions: Arming Teachers and Citizens
  17. 07:12Fact Sheet Citations and Research
  18. 07:22Statistics Can Be Skewed
  19. 07:48Focus on Solutions, Not Just Data
  20. 07:50Failure of Democrat Solutions
  21. 08:14Criminals Break Laws, Don't Fear Gun-Free Zones
  22. 08:29The Only Way to Stop a Gunman is Another Gunman
  23. 08:37Data Shows Safety Through Armed Citizens
  24. 09:09Funding School Resource Officers and Arming Teachers
  25. 09:38Banks Use Armed Guards for Protection
  26. 10:03Turn Schools into Hardened Areas
  27. 10:08Concealed Carry for School Resource Officers
  28. 10:25Discretion in Revealing Armed Teachers
  29. 10:35Designated Shooters and Protocols
  30. 11:03Training for Teachers Who Wish to Carry
  31. 11:23Military Veterans as Teachers
  32. 11:47Children as Society's Most Precious Resource
  33. 12:05The Real Solutions Are Known
  34. 12:17Definition of Insanity: Expecting Different Results
  35. 12:31Support GOA and Georgia State Director
  36. 13:14Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main argument against the claim that guns are the leading cause of death for children?

The primary argument is that statistics are often manipulated by including 18 and 19-year-old adults in child mortality data. When these legal adults are excluded, other causes like perinatal conditions, congenital malformations, suffocation, motor vehicle accidents, and drowning become more prevalent than firearms.

How does the video suggest improving school safety?

The video advocates for empowering law-abiding citizens, including arming teachers and implementing robust school security measures. It suggests that having armed personnel, similar to armed guards in banks, can deter potential attackers and provide immediate defense.

What is the Gun-Free School Zones Act and why is it criticized?

The Gun-Free School Zones Act, part of the Crime Control Act of 1990, is criticized for being ineffective in deterring mass murderers. The video argues it makes schools vulnerable and has not worked for over three decades, suggesting criminals disregard these zones.

What role does the CDC play in the discussion of child mortality statistics?

The video claims that anti-gun groups pressured the CDC to hide defensive gun use statistics. It also references a study promoted by the NIH that allegedly used misleading data by including adults, violating the Dickey Amendment's prohibition on promoting gun control.

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