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Worst US Mass Shootings
6 of the worst 10 mass shootings have taken place in the last 5 years. Mass shootings have gotten worse as high capacity weapons and rapid fire assault weapons have increased the firepower of mass shooters.
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FBI/Las Vegas Police, The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/07/gun-violence-shootings-fourth-of-july-weekend-racism-segregation
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America has the most gun violence in the world
We envision a better future, free from gun violence
Gun Violence in America
Every year, over 80,000 Americans are killed or injured by gun violence. The majority, about 45.000 per year are killed. Another 40,000 are injured. 2021 was the most violent year in US history. The carnage includes thousands of youths under the age of 18 that are killed or injured from gun violence. Many are under the age of 11.
US Gun Violence Comparison
The amount of gun violence in the US paints a very disturbing picture, especially when compared to other countries. Gun violence spares no one, striking down men, women, children, teens, whites and non-whites. And gun violence is orders of magnitude higher in the US across all demographics than other comparable countries.
Guns in America Dwarfs other Countries
Americans have by far more guns, and more guns per person compared to any other country in the world. No matter how you measure it, total guns, or guns per person, America is far ahead of the rest of the world. Although America has only 4% of the world's population, it has 46% of the world's guns.
US Gun Sales Spike during 2020 - 2022
Gun sales in the US increased dramatically from 2020 - 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and political protests. Of the highest 10 monthly gun sales numbers in US history, 8 of the top 10 months occurred in 2020 or 2021. More guns were purchased in the US between 2020 - 2022 than at any other time in our nation's history by far.
More Guns Result in More Violence
US states with a higher level of gun ownership have a higher level of gun violence compared to states with low levels of gun violence. Whether you are measure total gun violence, homicides or suicides, more guns results in more violence.
US Mass Shootings on the Rise
Mass shootings in the US have occurred with increasing frequency, in all regions of the country. 2021 set a new record for the most mass shootings in US history. 2022 recorded the second highest number of mass shootings.
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Thoughts on reducing gun violence in America.
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