MAJOR 2A STUDY: PERMITLESS CARRY DOES NOT INCREASE CRIME...

Published on January 6, 2024
Duration: 12:53

A major study by the Center for Justice Research, commissioned by the Ohio Attorney General's office, evaluated the impact of Ohio's 2022 permitless carry law on firearm-involved crime. The study, authored by Melissa W. Burek, PhD, and Julia C. Bell, MSCJ, found no increase in public safety risks and indicated a decrease in firearm-involved crime in several major Ohio cities. Host Mark W. Smith, a constitutional attorney, highlights the study's findings as a refutation of common anti-gun arguments and a reinforcement of Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

A major study by the Ohio Center for Justice Research found that permitless carry in Ohio did not increase crime rates or public safety risks. The research, covering eight major cities from June 2021 to June 2023, indicated a decrease in firearm-involved crime in several key areas, debunking common anti-gun arguments.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Ohio Permitless Carry Study
  2. 00:52Speaker Credentials and Awards
  3. 01:23Constitutional Relevance of Crime Statistics
  4. 02:44Ohio Study Details and Authors
  5. 03:31Study Findings on Crime Rates
  6. 08:35Conclusion: Permitless Carry Doesn't Cause Bloodbath

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the Ohio study on permitless carry find regarding crime rates?

The Ohio study found that permitless carry did not negatively impact public policy or increase public safety risks. It indicated a significant decrease in firearm-involved crime in several major cities like Akron, Columbus, and Toledo, and across all eight cities studied combined.

Who conducted the study on Ohio's permitless carry law?

The study was conducted by the Center for Justice Research, part of the Ohio Attorney General's office. It was authored by Melissa W. Burek, PhD, and Julia C. Bell, MSCJ, with contributing author Eric Cooke, PhD.

Does permitless carry increase law enforcement injuries or deaths?

According to the Ohio study, the enactment of the permitless carry law did not appear to have any appreciable effect on law enforcement injuries or deaths by firearm in the cities examined.

What is the constitutional relevance of gun crime statistics, according to Mark W. Smith?

Constitutional attorney Mark W. Smith argues that crime rate statistics about guns are not constitutionally relevant. He references Justice Scalia's explanation in the Heller decision, which established the balance between gun ownership and public safety as inherent to the Second Amendment.

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