Gun Control Wouldn't Have Stopped Latest Attempt To Kill Trump

At The Federalist: No, Gun Control Wouldn’t Have Prevented The Latest Trump Assassination Attempt

Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed piece at The Federalist. . If policymakers and advocates are serious about reducing such incidents, the focus needs to shift toward measures that directly address the factors involved. . As is so typical, just hours after the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Democrats were already calling for more gun control. But they made the same mistake they continually make — they called for gun…

Gun Control Wouldn't Have Stopped Latest Attempt To Kill Trump

If policymakers are serious about reducing political violence, the focus needs to shift to measures that address the factors involved.

Days after alleged assassination attempt, Trump administration moves to weaken gun rules

"It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em." Mere days after an alleged assassination attempt rattled the White House correspondents' dinner, the Trump administration boldly announced plans to roll back dozens of federal gun regulations. The changes include rescinding a 2024 regulation from the Biden administration that sought to end what gun control advocates call the "gun show loophole." — Read the rest The post Days afte…

Expert: Gun control measures wouldn’t have stopped Trump assassination attempt; other solutions needed

(The Lion) — It is common after a mass shooting or assassination attempt to hear calls for more gun control, especially from the left. The attempt on President Donald Trump’s life last week was no exception. But stricter gun laws would not have prevented Saturday’s incident, one expert says. Writing for The Federalist, John Lott Jr., who runs the Crime Prevention Research Center, said the weapons used by alleged assailant Cole Allen were purchas…