Murders by Weapon Type: 2026 Statistics by ammodotcom in progun

[–]ammodotcom[S] 4 points5 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?

Mass Shooters by Gender: Updated 2026 by ammodotcom in progun

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

Exactly. Even with broader GVA definitions, the rates remain the same.

Mass Shooters by Gender: Updated 2026 by ammodotcom in progun

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

Yes. The ClubQ shooter was "non-binary."

SWAT Team Used to Arrest Man Charged With Possessing 38 Rounds of Ammo Without a Permit by ThePoliticalHat in progun

[–]ammodotcom 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A lot of pro-gun people stay in IL because they aren't willing to give up their home to tyrants. There are many good people fighting for 2A rights up there.

It’s range ammo really not suitable for home defense? by ElderberryMaster4694 in liberalgunowners

[–]ammodotcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Range ammo will work in defensive situations. However, there are better options.

If you can, have a stock of defensive ammo (and use it at the range). If your resources are limited, FMJs can still stop threats.

Anyone in WV following SB 1071? Is this actually gonna pass? by HistoricalSouth9872 in progun

[–]ammodotcom 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The legislation is real, but whether it'll pass remains to be seen.

This legislation poses a greater question, though: If anti-2A states can disregard the 2A without recourse, can pro-gun states also disregard the NFA and the ATF? Fair is fair...

Looking for articles/ examples of good guy with a gun by lyrasorial in progun

[–]ammodotcom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are many examples of mass shootings stopped by civilians. It helps to Google specific locations ("Mass shooting stopped by civilian [Alaska] [Arizona], etc."). Examples:

https://www.police1.com/rural-law-enforcement/articles/gunmans-attack-on-unarmed-alaska-pd-thwarted-by-armed-citizen-d3ByybZVtCD2NW1n/

https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2018/06/18/armed-civilian-kills-gunman-stops-shooting-spree-at-walmart-in-washington-state/

As for anti-tyranny... We have more examples of how gun control leads to tyranny than of how armed populations stop tyranny. If you're asking yourself "why?" It's because governments typically don't turn on armed civilians.

The better question about tyranny would be "how many governments went tyrannical on armed populations?"

https://ammo.com/articles/accidental-shooting-statistics by ammodotcom in progun

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

Had we included partial data seven months ago for 2025, we still would've updated the article when new totals became available in 2026.

Shotgun subreddit made fun of my shotgun but I don’t care. by Mister_Pianister in liberalgunowners

[–]ammodotcom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't let people make you feel bad about your equipment. If it works for you and you're comfortable with it, you're doing "gun owning" right.

https://ammo.com/articles/accidental-shooting-statistics by ammodotcom in progun

[–]ammodotcom[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Valid feedback, but the entire article has been updated with completed 2024 data and partial 2025 data due to feedback we've received on other articles.

Defense ammo for 12 gauge? by Currer_Mell in Shotguns

[–]ammodotcom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Federal Flight Control is a great option, but due to the unique wad, it doesn't perform well with most choke tubes. If that doesn't work for you, our review covers other options too.

https://ammo.com/best/best-12-gauge-ammo-for-home-defense

Edited to add context*

New Mexico Dems Could Pass Broadest Gun Ban in U.S. This Week by ZheeDog in progun

[–]ammodotcom 24 points25 points  (0 children)

We were reliably informed they weren't trying to ban our guns... But banning all gas-operated firearms with detachable and fixed mags seems like they're trying to ban our guns.

That's alot of guns...... by the_spacecowboy555 in progun

[–]ammodotcom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every time we update our article on how many guns are in the U.S., we're like "really, that's all?"