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Firearm deaths in 2022: There were over 48,000 gun-related deaths in the U.S. in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This includes homicides, suicides, and unintentional deaths. Suicides: Approximately 60% of all firearm-related deaths are suicides. In 2022, nearly 30,000 firearm suicides occurred. Homicides: Gun-related homicides accounted for about 35% […]
Mass shootings: The U.S. experiences a significantly higher number of mass shootings (defined as incidents where four or more people are injured or killed) compared to other countries. In 2023, there were over 650 mass shootings recorded. School shootings: Gun violence in schools has been an ongoing issue, with a sharp increase in recent years. […]
Gun ownership: The U.S. has an estimated 400 million guns in civilian hands—more guns than people, making it the country with the highest rate of civilian gun ownership globally. Gun ownership rate: Around 30% of American adults own at least one firearm, and this number increases when including households with firearms.
Disproportionate impact on Black Americans: Black Americans are more likely to be victims of gun violence, particularly homicides. African American men, for example, are significantly more likely to die from gun violence compared to their white counterparts. These statistics underscore the complex and multifaceted nature of gun violence in the United States, ranging from individual […]
