MYTH: Stand Your Ground laws reduce homicides
FACT: The most consistent finding of academic studies is that Stand Your Ground laws increase homicides and have no deterrent effect on crime.
FACT: The most consistent finding of academic studies is that Stand Your Ground laws increase homicides and have no deterrent effect on crime.
FACT: Based on John Lott’s own data, the U.S. has twice the rate of mass shootings compared to Europe, contradicting Lott’s own claim.