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Armed Citizens Prove Effective in 36% of Interventions
8/26/2025
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Story summary
- The Crime Prevention Research Center reported 561 incidents where armed citizens intervened, achieving a 36% success rate overall and 52.5% in non-gun-free zones.
- FBI data may misclassify incidents, potentially skewing public perception of armed citizen effectiveness.
- A 2022 poll indicates many Americans view armed citizens as the most effective defense against mass shootings.
