Black people are the victims at a disproportionate rate—they are nearly three times more likely to be shot and killed by police than white people.

Firearms are the leading cause of death for American children and teens (1 to 19).

Palo Alto, California’s rate of people who die by gun suicide is 3.9 per 100,000 people.

Sarasota, Florida’s rate of people who die by gun suicide is 21.7 per 100,000 people.

$25,000

Each nonfatal gun injury costs US taxpayers an average of $25,150.