Shocking Truth Revealed: Armed Citizens Stop 41.3% of Shooters!
Imagine a world where nearly half of active shooter attacks are stopped by everyday heroes with guns, yet the FBI barely whispers about it. The Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) claims armed civilians halted 41.3% of these incidents in 2023. Meanwhile, the FBI’s measly 4% figure smells like a cover-up. Why the massive gap? Let’s dive into this eyebrow-raising tale of stats and suspicion, where armed civilians shine brighter than the FBI wants you to know!
Why the FBI’s Numbers Don’t Add Up
The FBI says only 4% of active shooter incidents from 2014 to 2023 were stopped by armed citizens. However, the CPRC’s data paints a different picture, showing armed civilians stopped 41.3% of attacks in 2023 alone. The FBI’s narrow definition of “active shooter” skips over cases tied to other crimes, like robberies. Consequently, their stats miss countless heroic acts. For example, the CPRC found 165 incidents the FBI ignored. Many are suggesting that the agency tasked with protecting us dodges the truth about armed civilians saving lives. Why?
Sneaky Classifications Hide Civilian Heroes
The CPRC points out that the FBI often mislabels armed civilians as “security personnel.” Take the 2019 Texas church shooting, where a volunteer parishioner, not a guard, stopped the attacker. Yet, the FBI called it a security win. This slippery move shrinks the civilian hero count. Moreover, the CPRC’s broader data, pulled from news and police reports, catches cases the FBI skips. Therefore, their 41.3% figure for 2023 feels more honest than the FBI’s paltry 4%.
Media Misses the Mark, Too
National media often buries stories of armed civilians stopping shooters, claiming they’re “rare.” These dishonest narrative spinners always reference FBI stats. For instance, the 2022 Greenwood Park Mall shooting, where a civilian gunned down an attacker, barely made headlines. Meanwhile, the CPRC’s data shows these acts happen far more often than reported. This begs the question: Is the media in cahoots with the FBI’s lowball numbers?
Risks and Realities of Armed Heroes
Critics argue armed civilians can cause chaos, like in the 2021 Arvada case, where police mistook a heroic civilian for the shooter. However, the CPRC’s numbers suggest these incidents are outliers. Their data shows armed civilians consistently stop attacks, especially in areas where guns are allowed. By contrast, unarmed interventions, while brave, are more common but less effective. Thus, the FBI’s low numbers seem to push an anti-gun agenda, sidelining the power of armed citizens.
Summing Up the Suspicious Stats
The CPRC’s 41.3% figure for 2023 dwarfs the FBI’s 4% claim, exposing a gap fueled by dodgy classifications and missed incidents. While the FBI’s tight definitions and media silence downplay armed civilians, the truth shines through: everyday heroes with guns save lives. So, what’s really driving the FBI’s numbers? Are they just sloppy, or is there a deeper agenda at play?
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