TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #682: Why Assault Weapons Bans Don't Work with John Lott
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Nov 12, 2025 Marty chats with Dr. John Lott, an economist and founder of the Crime Prevention Research Center, known for his insights into gun policy and crime data. They tackle the ineffectiveness of gun registries and assault weapon bans, highlighting how these measures often fail to reduce crime. John emphasizes the troubling media portrayal of gun violence and discusses how attackers frequently target gun-free zones. He also argues that disarmament can lead to increased homicide rates, making the case for the rights of vulnerable communities to arm themselves.
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Registration Rarely Helps Solve Crimes
- Gun registration and licensing programs rarely solve crimes because crime guns are seldom left at scenes or linked to registered owners.
- These programs divert massive police time and resources without demonstrable benefits, as seen in Honolulu and other cities.
Media Ignores Why Killers Choose Targets
- Media focuses on killers' manifestos but ignores why they pick targets, often gun-free zones.
- That omission hides how attackers choose soft targets and skews public perception about gun policies.
Heroic Stops Often Go Unreported
- John recounts cases where concealed-carry holders stopped attacks that received only local coverage.
- He contrasts these with nationally covered shootings in gun-free areas to show media bias.
