Show Notes

Episode 181. Gun Facts: A Nonpartisan Look at Firearms with Guy Smith

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley interviews Guy Smith, the founder of gunfacts.info and author of Guns and Control. They discuss the myths surrounding gun violence, particularly focusing on children and guns, the impact of handgun availability, and the role of social media in shaping public perception. Guy emphasizes the importance of accurate data in the gun control debate and highlights the need to address street gang violence as a primary factor in gun homicides. The conversation also touches on the effectiveness of defensive gun use and the implications of constitutional carry laws.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Gun Facts and Guy Smith

05:08 The Genesis of Gun Facts and Research Methodology

09:50 Understanding the Second Amendment and Individual Rights

15:09 Exploring the Book: Guns and Control

19:51 Children and Guns: Myths and Realities

24:57 Gang Violence and Public Perception of Crime

29:38 Understanding Firearm Death Rates

30:48 The Impact of Gang Violence on Homicide Rates

31:50 Challenges in Researching Safe Storage Laws

32:34 Funding and Support for Gun Facts

34:17 Data Collection and Analysis for Gun Research

36:00 Crime Statistics: Handguns vs. Assault Rifles

38:43 Criminal Behavior and Gun Deterrence

41:46 The Effectiveness of Firearms as Deterrents

47:42 Constitutional Carry and Its Implications

53:24 Key Findings on Gun Homicides in the U.S.

Resources

GunFacts.info (Guy Smith)

https://www.gunfacts.info/home/the-editor/

Guns and Control: A Nonpartisan Guide to Understanding Mass Public Shootings, Gun Accidents, Crime, Public Carry, Suicides, Defensive Use, and More by Guy Smith

https://www.amazon.com/Guns-Control-Nonpartisan-Understanding-Shootings/dp/1510760075/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33JDTASZED216&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v5dxNCRnHZiHtMUKuWe1aoJm7YQV6eyRAdIGsA1c8y8f5KSoKpnJe32Tss5XhFlDCjBPcJE47OIQBZw8RPCAI42zWlEmihXC-ovP4rA9AnSDDvU0DLAHOFq0XkoCqw65gKWcnVzqXOjRINmurcSDvDdbB5smOJgXmQtMHmXPgRjpMkAII3Fu5Dl99cxVECUT0H1pQbfdv8FMOYS2AdQzhqelpVir0kAyqYoZYKOs8c0.8cT8x_VK5V6GtiWnz6jyRKMlwl0c8OkV4Dw8WS2UP9Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=Guns+and+Control&qid=1744206836&s=books&sprefix=guns+and+control%2Cstripbooks%2C195&sr=1-1

Books

https://www.gunfacts.info/gun-control-books/

Other Links

https://www.gunfacts.info/home/about-gun-facts/

https://www.gunfacts.info/gun-policy-info/children-and-guns/

https://www.gunfacts.info/gun-policy-info/crime-and-guns/

https://www.gunfacts.info/gun-policy-info/guns-and-crime-prevention/

https://www.gunfacts.info/infographics/

https://www.gunfacts.info/blog/top-15-murder-counties/

https://www.gunfacts.info/blog/gangs-recidivism-and-guns/

https://www.gunfacts.info/blog/gang-triangulation/

Keywords

gun control, firearms, gun facts, Guy Smith, defensive gun use, children and guns, crime rates, constitutional carry, public perception, social media

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