Starvin Larry

“We have a new research paper that I think is very important. Please download and read it here… https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5205768

Abstract

The FBI tracks active shooting cases—where individuals attempt to kill people in public places, excluding those tied to robberies or gang violence. This study is the first to systematically compare how uniformed police and civilians with concealed handgun permits perform in stopping these attacks. Civilians with permits stopped the attacks more frequently and faced a lower risk of being killed or injured than police. Officers who intervened during the attacks were far more likely to be killed or injured than those who apprehended the attackers later.

John R. Lott, Jr. and Carl E. Moody, “Do Armed Civilians Stop Active Shooters More Effectively Than Uniformed Police?” Social Science Research Network, April 4, 2025.”

https://crimeresearch.org/2025/04/new-research-do-armed-civilians-stop-active-shooters-more-effectively-than-uniformed-police/