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Dr.
John R. Lott, Jr.
John R. Lott, Jr., Ph.D. is the author of "More
Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws,"
published by the University of Chicago Press. This popular
version of the comprehensive study he and David Mustard conducted in
1996 conclusively shows that concealed carry of handguns by responsible
citizens reduces crime against individuals. Concealed carry is
empirically shown to be a deterrence.
Dr. Lott visited Kansas City in late July
1998. I was fortunate to have dinner with him after his hour and a
half presentation and question and answer period at the Zenith
Boosters meeting. The next morning, I escorted Dr. Lott to a
short interview on WDAF-TV Fox4 for the morning show. Dr. Lott has
it down pat: Concealed carry by responsible citizens saves lives.
Next we breakfasted at Nichol's Lunch (Kansas
Citians will know) for an interview by an opinionated reporter from
the Kansas City Star. The reporter, who will remain anonymous,
expressed his cynicism and skepticism repeatedly even when his
questions were answered with facts, undisputable facts. There was
nothing published in the Star..
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