Violence knows no borders. In this expert breakdown, former FBI Special Agent and prosecutor Katherine Schweit — an expert in active shooter threats and domestic terrorism — joins us to discuss the recent Jewish Museum shooting in Washington, D.C., where two Israeli embassy staffers were murdered.

- Was this a hate crime or an act of terrorism?

- Why didn’t the attacker flee the scene?

- Are we seeing a rise in homegrown violent extremism in the U.S.?

- What can law enforcement learn from attacks like this?

- How serious is the current wave of antisemitism in America?

- Could there be links to international terrorist groups?

It's a no-politics, fact-focused book signing event at Barnes & Noble in Fairfax, VA where I hope to hear your thoughts on ways to reduce violence, whether through changes we make in our homes, laws, or attitudes.

Mr. King’s frustration with gun violence and his feeling of helplessness for our country are not unique, but they are born more from exhaustion than reality. I reject his view that “there is no solution to the gun problem.”

Texas State University researchers tracked 520 attacks from 2000 to 2022 involving primarily guns but also knives and vehicles. Its research found civilians stopped 78 attacks with many involving security guards and off-duty police. Civilians used physical force to overwhelm the shooter in two out of three incidents. Compare that to the 26 incidents involving armed civilians who engaged, a tally involving 5% of the incidents throughout the 23-year review. Many of these involved armed security.

In addition to the priceless loss of life, Everytown For Gun Safety researchers last year estimated that gun violence costs the U.S. approximately $557 billion annually or 2.6% of the gross domestic product.

Who foots that bill? We all do.

Instead of counterproductive action - even if born out of zeal - arm yourself with the ability to speak productively with others about the effectiveness of laws, policies, and personal habits that can reduce gun violence.