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United States — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

Federal firearm legislation is limited (below). Many municipalities and all
states regulate gun use with their own local law (Go To).
Gun Numbers Stockpiles

Civilian Guns
Government Guns
Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of the United States are reported to have 2,700,00013
14 firearms
Routine Arming of Police

In the United States, police officers on routine patrol carry one or more
firearms15 16 17 18
Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in the United States are reported to have 1,150,00019 firearms
Death and Injury Impacts

Total Number of Gun Deaths
In the United States, annual deaths resulting from firearms total
2014: 33,59920
2013: 33,636
2012: 33,563
2011: 32,35120 21
2010: 31,67220
2009: 31,347
2008: 31,593
2007: 31,224
2006: 30,896
2005: 30,694
2004: 29,569
2003: 30,136
2002: 30,242
2001: 29,573
2000: 28,663
1999: 28,874
Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

In the United States, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000
population is
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2014: 10.5420
2013: 10.63
2012: 10.69
2011: 10.3820 21
2010: 10.2620
2009: 10.22
2008: 10.39
2007: 10.37
2006: 10.35
2005: 10.39
2004: 10.10
2003: 10.39
2002: 10.51
2001: 10.38
2000: 10.19
1999: 10.35
Homicides (any method)

In the United States, annual homicides by any means total
2014: 15,80920
2013: 16,121
2012: 16,68820 22
2011: 16,23820 21 22 23 24
2010: 16,25920 25 26 22 23
2009: 16,799
2008: 17,826
2007: 18,361
2006: 18,573
2005: 18,124
2004: 17,357
2003: 17,732
2002: 17,638
2001: 20,308
2000: 16,765
1999: 16,88920 27 23
1998: 14,27627 23
1997: 18,20828 23
1996: 19,645
1995: 21,606
Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

In the United States, the annual rate of homicide by any means per
100,000 population is
2014: 4.9620
2013: 5.09
2012: 5.3120 22
2011: 5.2120 21 22 23 24
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2010: 5.2720 25 22 23
2009: 5.4820 25 26 22 23
2008: 5.86
2007: 6.10
2006: 6.22
2005: 6.13
2004: 5.93
2003: 6.11
2002: 6.13
2001: 7.13
2000: 5.96
1999: 6.0520 27 23
1998: 5.1927 23
1997: 6.723
1996: 7.3
1995: 8.1
1993: 9.9329
Gun Homicides
In the United States, annual firearm homicides total
2014: 10,94520
2013: 11,208
2012: 11,62220 22
2011: 11,06820 21 30 22
2010: 11,07820 30 22 23 31
2009: 11,493
2008: 12,179
2007: 12,632
2006: 12,79120 23 31
2005: 12,35220 22 23 31
2004: 11,62420 23 31
2003: 11,920
2002: 11,82920 32 31
2001: 11,348
2000: 10,80120
1999: 10,82820 27
1998: 9,25727
Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

In the United States, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000
population is
2014: 3.4320
2013: 3.54
2012: 3.7020 4
2011: 3.5520 21
2010: 3.5920 23 31
2009: 3.7520 26 23 31
2008: 4.01
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2007: 4.19
2006: 4.29
2005: 4.18
2004: 3.97
2003: 4.11
2002: 4.1120 32 31
2001: 3.98
2000: 3.8420
1999: 3.8820 27
1998: 3.3727
1993: 7.0733
Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

In the United States, the percentage of homicides committed with a
firearm is reported to be
2012: 60%22
2011: 69.6%34 22 24 35
2010: 68.1%34 22
2009: 68.4%
2008: 68.3%
2007: 68.8%
2006: 68.9%
2005: 68.2%
2004: 67.0%34
2003: 67.2%
2002: 67.1%
2001: 55.9%
2000: 64.4%
1999: 64.1%
1998: 65.9%
1997: 68.0%
1996: 68.0%
1995: 69.0%
1994: 71.4%
1993: 71.2%
Handgun Homicides
Handgun Homicides (CDC)
Long Gun Homicides
Long Gun Homicides (CDC)
Gun Homicides (Other)
Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)
Suicides (any method)
Gun Suicides
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Handgun Suicides
Long Gun Suicides
Gun Suicides (Other)
Unintentional Gun Deaths
Unintentional Handgun Deaths
Unintentional Long Gun Deaths
Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)
Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause
Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause
Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause
Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause
Justifiable Gun Homicides
Non-fatal Gun Injuries
Gun Industry Production
Gun Trade and Trafficking Transfers

Regulation of Firearm Exports
Regulation of Firearm Imports

In the United States, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by
transfer control law84 85 75 74 98 99
Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to the United
States is reported by Customs to be US$1,390,792,76187 (2011)100 93
101 102 95 103 104 105
Firearm Imports (Number) - Customs

The annual number of firearms imported to the United States is reported
to be
2011: 3,252,404106
2010: 2,839,947
2009: 3,607,106106 80
2008: 2,606,386106
2007: 2,743,993106 80
2006: 2,432,522106
2005: 2,106,675
2004: 1,910,859
2003: 1,466,502
2002: 1,629,237
2001: 1,366,896106 80
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2000: 1,096,782106
1999: 891,799
1998: 999,810
1997: 939,415
1996: 881,578
1995: 1,103,404
1994: 1,880,902
1993: 3,043,321
1992: 2,846,710
1991: 720,657
1990: 843,809
1989: 1,007,781
1988: 1,276,268
1987: 1,063,513
1986: 701,000
Smuggling Guns and Ammunition
Regulation of Arms Brokers
End User Certificates
Transparency of Small Arms Transfers
Gun Regulation Measures

Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy
Firearm Law
Guiding gun control legislation in the United States includes the National
Firearms Act of 1934,125 the Gun Control Act 1968126 as amended125 and
the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act 1993.76 125 This is Federal
legislation only, each US state and territory enacts its own gun law
Firearm Regulation Authority
Right to Possess Firearms

In the United States, the right to private gun ownership is conditionally
guaranteed by the US Constitution,127 as limited by federal law.128 129
For similar local rights, see each state.
Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In the United States, civilians are not allowed to possess machine-guns,
sawn-off shotguns and rifles, silencers, and armour-piercing ammunition
without appropriate registration130 131 132
Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In the United States, private possession of fully automatic weapons is
permitted subject to federal licensing and registration131 132 24
Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In the United States, private possession of semi-automatic assault
weapons is permitted without a licence in almost all jurisdictions133
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Regulation of Handguns
In the United States, private possession of handguns (pistols and
revolvers) is permitted without a licence in almost all jurisdictions131 76
24
Law Regulates Long Guns

In the United States, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is
regulated by law131 24
Gun Ownership and Possession

In the United States, non-prohibited persons of minimum age134 135 24
may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in the United States is regulated by
state or local authorities according to weapon type, but is 18 years to
purchase shotguns and rifles, or 21 years to purchase all other firearms,
according to Federal law136 137 138
Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists,
the law in the United States stipulates139 140 135 that firearm possession
should be denied or guns seized
Licensing Records
In the United States, authorities do not maintain a record141 of individual
civilians permitted to acquire, possess, carry, sell or transfer a firearm or
ammunition
Firearm Registration
Civilian Gun Registration

In the United States, the law does not require142 141 98 143 that a record
of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm
be retained in an official register
Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In the United States, licensed firearm dealers are required144 145 98 143
146 85 147 74 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase,
sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

In the United States, licensed gun makers are required144 98 143 85 147 74
to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating
authority
State-Owned Firearm Records

In the United States, State agencies are required148 149 to maintain
records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition
under their control
Gun Sales and Transfers
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Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition
Carrying Guns
Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In the United States, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is
allowed with or without a permit depending on the jurisdiction, and
prohibited in others126 24
Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In the United States, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is
allowed with or without a permit depending on the jurisdiction, and
prohibited in others126 24
Exempting Hidden Handgun Permit Holders from Background Checks

Although under US federal law, gun owners with a valid permit to carry a
hidden handgun are exempt from background checks when buying from a
licensed gun dealer,171 172 many state laws are more restrictive
Gun Free Zones

In the United States, private guns are prohibited in federal facilities,173
schools174 and National Parks (unless otherwise specifically permitted)175
Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In the United States, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a
firearm176 is 10 years in prison177
Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes
International Controls Measures
Country Profile Background
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Gun Numbers Stockpiles

Number of Military Firearms

Routine Arming of Police

Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Death and Injury Impacts

Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

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Homicides (any method)

Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

Handgun Homicides (CDC)

Long Gun Homicides

Long Gun Homicides (CDC)

Gun Homicides (Other)

Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)

Suicides (any method)

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Long Gun Suicides

Gun Suicides (Other)

Unintentional Gun Deaths

Unintentional Handgun Deaths

Unintentional Long Gun Deaths

Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)

Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

Justifiable Gun Homicides

Non-fatal Gun Injuries

Gun Industry Production

Gun Trade and Trafficking Transfers

Regulation of Firearm Imports

Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

Firearm Imports (Number) - Customs

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Regulation of Arms Brokers

End User Certificates

Transparency of Small Arms Transfers

Gun Regulation Measures

Firearm Regulation Authority

Right to Possess Firearms

Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

Regulation of Automatic Weapons

Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

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Law Regulates Long Guns

Gun Ownership and Possession

may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

Domestic Violence and Firearms

Civilian Gun Registration

Gun Dealer Record Keeping

Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

State-Owned Firearm Records

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition