Joe Rogan Experience #1106 - Colion Noir

Noir notes that roughly 30,000 annual U.S. gun deaths include about 65% suicides, a slice of justified shootings and accidents, and that mass shootings are statistically a very small—though emotionally powerful—portion of the total.

Both argue that many mass shooters have histories of psychiatric medication or severe mental issues, yet public debates focus almost exclusively on hardware (guns) rather than why people become capable of such acts.

Noir emphasizes that over 80% of non‑suicide gun homicides are gang‑related, concentrated in poor inner‑city areas with failing schools and little opportunity, making those conditions—not guns themselves—the core problem.

They argue that simply posting “gun‑free zone” signs at schools or theaters doesn’t deter killers; if society truly wants those spaces gun‑free, it must invest in measures like metal detectors and trained, armed security.

Noir rejects “Why do you need that gun?” framing, saying self‑defense is a natural right the Constitution preserves, and that limiting millions of law‑abiding owners because of a few criminals is fundamentally misguided.

They criticize late‑night shows (e.g., John Oliver) and platforms (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook) for spotlighting extreme or dumb pro‑gun voices, ignoring more nuanced ones, and quietly limiting reach and monetization of gun content.

Noir says carrying a gun made him more humble and conflict‑averse, similar to how jiu‑jitsu training made Rogan and others calmer and less likely to engage in road rage or petty confrontations.