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Gun violence research should be peer-reviewed and rely on verifiable facts What happens when it isn’t?

Posted on August 30, 2016 by safetennesseeproject

The NRA relies heavily on research conducted by economist John Lott. But, Lott’s research is not peer-reviewed, and his most notable publication has been questioned by researchers from both sides of the gun policy debate. A little over a decade ago, he was disgraced and his career was in tatters. Not only was Lott’s assertion that more guns leads to

Tennessee sheriffs urging citizens to arm themselves. We think that’s a bad idea. Here’s why:

Posted on December 23, 2015 by safetennesseeproject

Like gun violence prevention advocates around the country, we at The Safe Tennessee Project are concerned about sheriffs encouraging citizens to arm themselves to thwart a possible terrorist attack. Permit holders in Tennessee undergo an 8 hour class to get their permit. Part of the class is spent on basic gun safety and part is spent on the range. Compare