Dr. John Lott has a new piece at The Federalist.

As of Jan 1, Californians are banned from carrying permitted concealed handguns in virtually the entire state. There is no evidence that permit holders have caused problems in California or elsewhere in the country, but the new law will prevent people from defending themselves. California has also jeopardized safety in recent years by cutting police budgets and electing District Attorneys who refuse to prosecute violent criminals.

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