Fascinating Gun Violence Statistics

In 2019, gun violence took over 39,000 lives and affected thousands more. While it is impossible to completely eliminate gun violence, there are ways to address the issue. Understanding statistics on gun violence can help identify effective solutions.<br><br>Here are some statistics:<br><br>* Gun-related deaths: In 2019, there were 39,400 gun-related deaths, which was 2/3 homicides and 1/3 suicides.<br>* Suicide: 61% of gun deaths were suicides, and 55% of the gun owners involved in these deaths were the owners of the guns used.<br>* Children and teens: Children aged 0-14 accounted for 531 gun deaths and 2,500 injuries. Teens aged 15-24 had 3,300 gun deaths and 6,200 injuries.<br>* States with strict gun laws: States with strict gun laws (CT, HI, MA, NY) have lower rates of gun violence than those with lax laws.<br>* Guns used in crime: 75% of crime guns came from only 126 out of 13,600 counties in the US.<br>* Gun ownership: 10% of US households own 70% of the country's guns, and 3% own 50% of the guns.<br>* Women: Women are 12 times more likely to be killed by their intimate partners in countries with high gun ownership rates.