John Lott: Murder and Homicide Rates Before and After Gun Bans
John Lott, President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, presents research suggesting that gun bans worldwide have historically led to increases in murder rates, rather than decreases. His analysis indicates that law-abiding citizens are more likely to comply with bans, disarming them relative to criminals and potentially enabling more crime. The data presented includes examples from England and Wales, Washington D.C., and Chicago, with Lott arguing that these policies often have unintended negative consequences on public safety.











