$11b

The 700 gun homicides every year attributable to Shoot First laws cost nearly $11 billion, with taxpayers bearing $500 million of that directly.

Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, “Calculate the Economic Cost of Gun Violence,” 2023, https://everytownresearch.org/report/economic-cost-calculator/. These numbers were calculated using “United States” for state and “Assault or Homicide” for intent.

Last updated: 6.5.2025

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11M

As of 2024, more than 11 million students in the US live in a school district requiring schools to educate parents about secure gun storage.

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700

Shoot First laws have increased gun homicides by up to 11 percent nationally, translating to more than 700 gun deaths each year.

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7 in 10

Nearly 7 in 10 Americans support funding community-based gun violence prevention programs that provide outreach, conflict mediation, and social support for people at high-risk of gun violence.

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<$3,400

Summer Youth Employment Programs (SYEP) are cost-effective: The average cost of an SYEP is fewer than $3,400 per participant, compared to more than $15.6 million for the average cost of a gun homicide.

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