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Gun Ownership by State (2026 Statistics)

Gun ownership looks different depending on where you live. Montana leads at 66.3 per 100 residents. New Jersey sits at 14.7. The U.S. still owns more civilian firearms

U.S. Firearm Deaths Per Year: Updated 2026

1.9 million firearm deaths since 1968. 54% were suicides. Men accounted for nearly 85% of total fatalities. Police and mass shootings represent a small share of

Why Do Americans Own Guns in 2025? The Complexity of Demographics and Gun Ownership

Why Americans own guns is more complex than headlines suggest. Protection leads, but age, race, gender, and ideology shape motivations in very different ways. This

Firearm Ownership in America by Year: An Updated Analysis in 2025

Gun ownership in America is shifting. Personal ownership rose since 2000, households declined long term, women gained ground, and party gaps widened. This data driven