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As sure as Hollywood drops sequels in the summer, here comes another dog-shoots-human story.
#dogshootsman #DefensiveGunUse #MythBusting #goodguywithagun #dogs #SafeStorage
armedwithreason.substack.com/p/dog-shoots...
June 1, 2026 at 4:41 PM
gvpedia.bsky.social
Check out parts 4-6 of our extensive defensive gun use series, exploring the shoddy research and lax academic oversight of the gun lobby's defensive gun use claims.
#DefensiveGunUse #disinformation #gunviolenceawareness #DGU #gunlobbylies #CrimeStatistics
The Defensive Gun Use Lie - Parts 4-6
The shoddy research and lax academic oversight of the gun lobby's DGU claims
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November 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
gvpedia.bsky.social
As we’ve previously reported, there’s a better statistical chance of accidentally getting shot by a dog than a “good guy with a gun” stopping an active shooter.
This most recent example of mutt marksmanship happened in Berks County, PA.
#dogshootsman #gunviolenceawareness #GVP #DefensiveGunUse
Dog Shoots Person, Again... Again
Another dog-shoots-man story belies the defensive gun use myth
armedwithreason.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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“Guns are used to threaten and intimidate far more often than they are used in self-defense. Most self-reported self-defense gun uses may well be illegal and against the interests of society.”
#GVP #gunviolenceawareness #mythbusting #selfdefence #DefensiveGunUse #disinformation
"The Myths We Carry" - Book Excerpt #2
Guns are used to threaten and intimidate far more often than in self-defense
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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New research suggests that adverse childhood experiences increase defensive gun use by heightening sensitivity to perceived threats. #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #DefensiveGunUse #ThreatSensitivity #GunSafety #MentalHealth
Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased defensive gun use through heightened threat sensitivity
New research suggests that adverse childhood experiences increase defensive gun use by heightening sensitivity to perceived threats.
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January 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
gvpedia.bsky.social
Among all the recent political noise, gun violence disinformation is still spreading.
#gunviolenceawareness #GVP #disinformation #johnlott #MythBustingMonday #FBI #DefensiveGunUse #Deportation #CrimeStatistics #misinformation
Myth-Busting Monday: A Few Brief John Lott Data Manipulation Updates
Among all the recent political noise, gun violence disinformation is still spreading
open.substack.com
July 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
gvpedia.bsky.social
The only purpose behind “the gun doesn’t do the shooting” and its clichéd corollaries is to distract from the reason people focus on guns themselves — their inherent lethality.
#gunviolenceawareness #GVP #gunsdontkillpeople #disinformation #NRA #suicide #DefensiveGunUse #itstheguns
The Insanity of “Guns Don’t Do the Shooting”
While intent is important in violence, so too is the tool used
armedwithreason.substack.com
May 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
gvpedia.bsky.social
This week in Armed with Reason’s #FridayFinds—
#gunviolenceresearch #gunviolencestudies #defensivefirearmuse #defensivegunuse #disinformation
#nraconvention #swedenshooting Read it all at armedwithreason.substack.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
gvpedia.bsky.social
This new article from Forward Pathway looks deeply into the myths vs. reality of defensive gun use in America. The narratives presented by gun rights advocates often clash with the research.
#DefensiveGunUse #gunviolenceawareness #GVP #disinformation #mythbusting
GVPanorama: Analysis of Gun Violence and Defensive Use in America
The narratives presented by gun rights advocates often clash with the research
armedwithreason.substack.com
April 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
gvpedia.bsky.social
In lieu of any new studies regarding dogs accidentally shooting people— and given the great ratings for the Puppy Bowl — we thought we’d revisit this piece from last November, in case you missed it.
#GVP #MythBustingMonday #gunviolenceawareness #dogs #AccidentalShooting #DGU #DefensiveGunUse
ICYMI - Dog Shoots Person, Again... Again
Another dog-shoots-man story belies the defensive gun use myth
open.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
atlrizzo.bsky.social
Gun Ownership: Peace of Mind & Self-Defense Facts You Need

Personal perspective on gun ownership: peace of mind comes from being prepared. The numbers show defensive gun use is real.

Responsibility and training are key.

#GunOwnership #DefensiveGunUse #ResponsibleGunOwner #SelfDefense
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
atlrizzo.bsky.social
Unveiling the truth about gun ownership! We debunk the myth that guns are more likely to be used against owners.

Discover the reality of defensive gun use and the misconceptions surrounding firearms. How about that?

#GunSafety #FirearmFacts #DefensiveGunUse
September 22, 2025 at 12:02 AM
gun-policy-study.bsky.social
The article highlights data on gun ownership and gun-related crime, raising important questions about how policy interact. worth reading https://schmetter.link/fox2 #Conservative #Democrats #Republicans #GunOwnersOfAmerica #DefensiveGunUse
Excerpt from the Fox News article 'States with higher rates of gun ownership do not correlate with more gun murders, data show'
dgerdesmann.de
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM
gun-policy-study.bsky.social
With proper checks and support from both sides of the political divide, certain gun controls seem to work, but with proper reforms. https://schmetter.link/nbc1 #Conservative #GunOwners #GunRights #ChildAccessPrevention #DefensiveGunUse
Extended excerpt from the NBC News article '10 years after Sandy Hook shooting, gun safety movement highlights major wins'
dgerdesmann.de
January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
gun-policy-study.bsky.social
Empirical results across studies are inconsistent, with many estimates crossing null effects. Worth reviewing the data. https://schmetter.link/fox1 #GunControl #GunLaws #GunRights #PublicSafety #DefensiveGunUse
Extended excerpt from the Fox News article 'Proposed gun control measures lack empirical evidence they reduce crimes, experts say'
dgerdesmann.de
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM
gun-policy-study.bsky.social
the evidence is just not there. the numbers speak for themselves. the propose measures would make no difference. people kill not the guns th https://schmetter.link/fox1 #MAGA #Republicans #GunOwnersOfAmerica #StandYourGround #DefensiveGunUse
Extended excerpt from the Fox News article 'Proposed gun control measures lack empirical evidence they reduce crimes, experts say'
dgerdesmann.de
January 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
gun-policy-study.bsky.social
Interesting post on this matter https://schmetter.link/fox3 #Firearms #AssaultWeaponsBan #BackgroundChecks #RedFlagLaws #DefensiveGunUse
Extended excerpt from the Fox News article 'Gun seizures spike nationally, as states pass laws aimed at curbing mass shootings'
dgerdesmann.de
January 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
gun-policy-study.bsky.social
Sometimes the best defense against a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun at the right place/right time. https://schmetter.link/nbc4 #Independents #Libertarian #GunOwners #PublicSafety #DefensiveGunUse
Extended excerpt from the NBC News article 'Three people are dead after a man openend fire in an Indianapolis mall'
dgerdesmann.de
January 20, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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This happens a lot more often than the MSM reports. https://schmetter.link/nbc4 #Independents #Students #PublicSafety #StandYourGround #DefensiveGunUse
Extended excerpt from the NBC News article 'Three people are dead after a man openend fire in an Indianapolis mall'
dgerdesmann.de
January 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Guns for self defense is an argument I've heard many times. I think it has truth to it but it would be great to see more concrete data on se https://schmetter.link/nbc4 #Independents #GunOwners #GunControl #GunRights #PublicSafety #CommunityViolence #DefensiveGunUse
Extended excerpt from the NBC News article 'Three people are dead after a man openend fire in an Indianapolis mall'
dgerdesmann.de
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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gun ownership should be restricted, on that the public will fill more safer, i believe though gun ownership do not increse murderz https://schmetter.link/fox2 #GunOwnersOfAmerica #GunLaws #DefensiveGunUse
Excerpt from the Fox News article 'States with higher rates of gun ownership do not correlate with more gun murders, data show'
dgerdesmann.de
January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
gun-policy-study.bsky.social
Gun ownership alone is not the problem data matters. https://schmetter.link/fox2 #Conservative #GunOwners #GunRights #SecondAmendment #DefensiveGunUse
Excerpt from the Fox News article 'States with higher rates of gun ownership do not correlate with more gun murders, data show'
dgerdesmann.de
January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
gun-policy-study.bsky.social
Banning gun ownership only takes away guns from law abiding citizens, leaving them unarmed. It does nothing to prevent crime overall. https://schmetter.link/fox2 #GunOwners #Firearms #GunLaws #GunRights #DefensiveGunUse
Excerpt from the Fox News article 'States with higher rates of gun ownership do not correlate with more gun murders, data show'
dgerdesmann.de
January 12, 2026 at 3:00 AM
gun-policy-study.bsky.social
Guns are not the problem, people are. Which is why the gun ownership/laws to get a gun should be stricter. https://schmetter.link/fox2 #GunOwners #GunControl #GunRights #AssaultWeaponsBan #DefensiveGunUse
Excerpt from the Fox News article 'States with higher rates of gun ownership do not correlate with more gun murders, data show'
dgerdesmann.de
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
gun-policy-study.bsky.social
The "good guy with a gun" myth has been debunked many, many times. Not surprising at all to see this on Faux News. https://schmetter.link/fox2 #MAGA #GunOwners #NRA #PublicSafety #DefensiveGunUse
Excerpt from the Fox News article 'States with higher rates of gun ownership do not correlate with more gun murders, data show'
dgerdesmann.de
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM