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Jun 2022
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The "Bad Guy With A Gun"....Who Stops Hi...

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University of Alabama Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice Dr. Adam Lankford talks with Michael about the "good guy with a gun" theory when it comes to gun control and gun rights. He has the data - listen and learn. Original air date 23 June 2022. 
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