In 2020, murders and gun homicides increased in the US at record rates. In cities overall, murders increased by 33 percent, and gun homicides increased by 37 percent compared to 2019.

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.