Debating Guns on Campus at Shepperd Lecture Series
Michael Shermer and John Lott debated campus gun policies at Midland's Wagner Noël Center. Shermer urged refining existing laws, closing the gun show loophole, and limiting magazine capacity, arguing incremental steps can reduce carnage. Lott defended concealed carry on campuses, citing past incidents. he linked killer choices to gun-free zones and noted Sandy Hook and Aurora as relevant examples.
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Gun rights advocate comments on gun violence studies
John Lott argues shooters target places where victims cannot defend themselves citing historical trends and laws. He questions broad gun control measures while noting safety as his focus and disputes Obama data and the effectiveness of the 1994 2004 assault weapons ban.
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