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
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/
Popular Podcasts
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.