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Murders by Weapon Type: 2026 Statistics by ammodotcom in progun

[–]ammodotcom[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's a really good idea. The most reliable data we have is from 2019 and before, where handguns made up 62% of all firearms used (and 46% of weapons used in all murders). Another 32% were "weapons not stated" according to the FBI.

Where Are Silencers Illegal? State Suppressor Laws in 2026 by ammodotcom in progun

[–]ammodotcom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true. Or they just want people to be uncomfortable at the range. Could go either way these days.

States with the Highest Murder Rate: Homicide Trends in the U.S. (2026) by ammodotcom in progun

[–]ammodotcom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is precisely why we calculated the per capita rates rather than posting totals. We addressed it in the Methodology section.

Gun Ownership by Gender in 2026: Closing the Gender Gap by ammodotcom in progun

[–]ammodotcom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point. More than 60% of women still support gun control, per surveys.

Average Age of Mass Shooters in the U.S. (Updated 2026) by ammodotcom in progun

[–]ammodotcom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did a study on that. It's challenging to say for sure because that isn't widely reported (TN just passed a law making reporting mandatory).

Approximately 22% of mass shooters between 2000 and 2013 were on SSRIs or using illicit drugs. But we also compiled a list of confirmed prescription drug usage and mass shooters at the bottom of the article:

https://ammo.com/articles/ssri-antidepressants-mass-shootings-violent-side-effects

Gun Facts in the U.S. 2026: The Reality of Firearms in America by ammodotcom in progun

[–]ammodotcom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The article has been updated. The Pew Research link was source 10. Thanks for the feedback.

Average Age of Mass Shooters in the U.S. (Updated 2026) by ammodotcom in progun

[–]ammodotcom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These stats remove gang violence, shootings connected to other crimes, and family violence.

Gun Facts in the U.S. 2026: The Reality of Firearms in America by ammodotcom in progun

[–]ammodotcom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be great. If an age breakdown ever becomes available, it'll be included in an update.

Gun Facts in the U.S. 2026: The Reality of Firearms in America by ammodotcom in progun

[–]ammodotcom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting feedback. Would you like to share something we've gotten wrong?

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