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“In theory, if a gun is left at the scene of a crime, licensing and registration will allow a gun to be traced back to its owner. But, amazingly, despite police spending tens of thousands of man-hours administering these laws ... there is not even a single case where the laws have been instrumental in identifying someone who has committed a crime.”

Quote by John R. Lott Jr.

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John R. Lott Jr.

John R. Lott Jr. is a renowned economist, born on May 8, 1958. He has conducted extensive research in economics, particularly in the fields of gun control, criminology, and law and economics. His work has had a significant impact both in academia and among the public. more

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