New Jersey had to change its concealed carry regime after the SCOTUS Bruen decision. NJ lawmaker credits drop in gun violence to surge in concealed carry permits
As Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration attributes a record drop in gun violence to its prevention policies, Assemblyman Greg Myhre (R-Ocean) argues that an increase in legally armed residents is responsible for making the state safer.
In a video released Wednesday, Myhre pointed to a sharp rise in concealed carry permits following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Bruen decision in 2022, which made it easier for residents to obtain permits. “Today, more than 58,000 law-abiding New Jerseyans can exercise their right to carry a firearm. And while some warned this would turn our streets into the Wild West, the reality has been far different,” Myhre said.
The Left never gets tire of the "Wild West" scare tactic, even though it never works out that way.
Anyway, there was a 16% decline in victims of violent crime from 2023 to 2024. That is substantial.
Meanwhile, the number of concealed carry permit applications surged by more than 8,000% since the Bruen ruling, with over 57,000 permits approved post-decision.
More winning.
And you can find more about John Lott's book at the following link. More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws.
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