short readsApr 6, 2023 Gun deaths among U.S. children and teens rose 50% in two years In 2021, there were 2,590 gun deaths among U.S. children and teens under the age of 18, up from 1,732 in 2019.
short readsJun 22, 2017 Key takeaways on Americans’ views of guns and gun ownership About four-in-ten Americans say they either own a gun themselves or live in a household with guns, and 48% say they grew up in a household with guns.
short readsFeb 8, 2017 A closer look at police officers who have fired their weapon on duty About a quarter of all officers say they have ever fired their service weapon while on the job. Are some more likely than others to have fired their weapon in the line of duty?
short readsOct 21, 2015 Gun homicides steady after decline in ’90s; suicide rate edges up Although most Americans think the number of gun crimes has risen, the U.S. gun homicide rate has actually stabilized somewhat in recent years.