FACTS
- On average, there are over 100 deaths per day as a result of gun violence in the United States. Center for Disease Control
- On average, 43 children and teens are shot every day in the United States. Everytown
- An estimated 3 million children are exposed to gun violence every year. Everytown
- In 2019, 68,995 incidents of gun violence occurred in the United States. Gun Violence Archive
- In 2019, 418 mass shootings occurred in the United States. Gun Violence Archive
- 2,777 incidents of gun violence have occurred in the United States (Jan. 16, 2020). Gun Violence Archive
- 9 mass shootings have occurred in the United States (as of Jan. 16, 2020). Gun Violence Archive
- Since 2013 there have been 549 known incidents of gunfire on school grounds in the United States. Everytown
- Americans are 25 times more likely to be victims of a gun-related murder. World Health Organization
For more information please contact:
Brent Zachery, Gun Neutral Program Manager info@gunneutral.org