New Research Finds Armed Citizens Stop 37% of Active Shooter Attacks

New Crime Prevention Research Center findings show armed citizens stopped 37% of identified active shooter attacks between 2014 and 2025, dramatically exceeding the rate reflected in FBI reports. The research raises questions about federal reporting and the role of lawful carry in stopping violen...

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

The Social Utility of Firearms, Revisited

The social utility of firearms extends far beyond self-defense. From preventing violent crime and protecting innocent lives to preserving individual liberty, lawful gun ownership provides benefits that deserve recognition in the debate over firearms and the Second Amendment.

By Chuck Michel •

CPRC Data Shows Armed Citizens Stop More Than One-Third Of Active Shooter Incidents

New analysis from John Lott's Crime Prevention Research Center challenges FBI active-shooter statistics, reporting that armed citizens stopped 36.6% of incidents between 2014 and 2025. The post CPRC Data Shows Armed Citizens Stop More Than One-Third Of Active Shooter Incidents appeared first on ...

By Mark Chesnut •
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