HIT VS MISS RATES

Hit vs Miss rates. Did you know there is a huge disparity in law enforcement hit versus miss rates in their shoot-outs with bad guys? Well, I did, and now Professor John Lott has published a piece about active shooters at The Federalist on this issue. As Dr. Lott summarizes:

“…compared such things as the differing rates that civilians and police stop attacks, the relative rates that they accidentally shoot bystanders, the rate that they die or are wounded stopping the attacks, and whether the civilians get in the way of the police. I think that you will find the results very important and see how the media completely distorts defensive gun use.”

Lies, Damned Lies & Statistics

 

We know from years of statistics that police officers only have about a 20% hit-per-shot ratio. Dr. Lott lays out some incredible information in his article. Here are a few of his major points:

“Not only do permit holders succeed in stopping active shooters at a higher rate, but law enforcement officers face significantly greater risks when intervening. Our research found police were nearly six times more likely to be killed and 17 percent more likely to be wounded than armed civilians.”

That makes perfect sense because the armed citizen has surprise on their side…

Of the 180 total instances where an armed civilian stopped an active shooting, did permit holders end up accidentally shooting bystanders? In just one case! This translates to less than 1% (0.56 percent):

• Did they interfere with the police?
  • In zero cases (0.0 percent).
• Did they lose their lives in the confrontation?
  • In two cases (1.1 percent).
• Were they injured while saving lives?
  • In 44 cases (24.4 percent).
• Did they prevent a mass public shooting?
  • In 58 cases (32 percent).
• Did they have their gun taken away?
  • In one case (0.56 percent).

These findings highlight a reality that is often ignored: responsible gun owners save lives. Concealed handgun permit holders are not reckless vigilantes. They are law-abiding citizens who step up in moments of crisis when seconds matter and police are minutes away.

As Ed Monk’s research teaches us, the real challenge in a mass public shooting event is “TIME AND MATH”. Someone at EMC Insurance should spend more time doing real risk research and less time on lobbying.

 

IOWA LEGISLATIVE NEWS

We are between the first and second legislative funnels at the Iowa State House. A lot is happening right now. There are several bills that have passed from committees to the respective floor for a vote. Several bills have been voted on and passed between chambers for final action. The situation is too fluid to post an accurate and up-to-date accounting. 

Please watch our social media for the latest updates. IFC’s Action Alerts Center will have the latest Action Alerts when it’s time to reach out to your respective Representatives. 

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