More violent crime in Australia and Canada than in the U.S.

John R. Lott Jr. reports for RealClearInvestigations that, contrary to conventional wisdom that the U.S. is the world’s most violent developed nation, victimization survey data show that Australia and Canada — both praised for strict gun laws — actually have significantly higher rates of violent crime than the United States, despite the U.S. maintaining a higher murder rate.

John R. Lott Jr. reports for RealClearInvestigations that, contrary to conventional wisdom that the U.S. is the world's most violent developed nation, victimization survey data show that Australia and Canada – both praised for strict gun laws – actually have significantly higher…

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