Episode 165: Universal Background Checks Ineffective Study Shows

Topic:  Universal Background Checks Ineffective Study Shows

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Some pretty big news out this week about background checks. A three year look back at the effectiveness of universal background checks in Colorado and Washington forced the author of that study who “wanted to see a different result” to admit that there has been no measurable impact on crime reduction. This plus tons of other great analysis on many other stories including a couple of JUSTIFIED stories that have some critical lessons to learn from.  Hit the ‘PLAY' button and listen in now!!

NEWS STORIES:

• Volunteer firefighter and father-of-four, 28, shot himself dead when he dropped his gun while calming his crying infant son
• Paul Ryan Challenger Bump Fires Rifle Without Bump-Stock, Asks: ‘Will Congress Outlaw Fingers?
• Support for stricter gun laws hits all-time high in poll
• House Dems propose bills to stop online ammo sales, ban mags
• Gun laws that cost millions had little effect because they weren't enforced
• Dianne Feinstein Says She ‘Represents 40 Million Californians’ and They ‘Don’t Want Concealed Carry’

JUSTIFIED:

• CA Armed motorist kills rock-throwing Park and Ride attacker
• CO Store clerk fired for defending himself with pistol
• Florida Man’s fatal shooting of neighbor ruled justified by State Attorney’s Office
• Detroit CPL holder unloads on armed robber caught on video

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