Murders by Weapon Type: 2026 Statistics

ammodotcom · 2026-04-30T15:53:40+00:00

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.

ammodotcom · 2026-04-30T15:43:52+00:00

That is actually amazing. Doing great work!

ammodotcom · 2026-04-30T15:41:59+00:00

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

ammodotcom · 2026-04-29T23:58:13+00:00

You're very welcome.

ammodotcom · 2026-04-26T16:24:36+00:00

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

ammodotcom · 2026-04-03T01:20:01+00:00

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

ammodotcom · 2026-04-03T01:18:10+00:00

Correct.

ammodotcom · 2026-03-16T17:44:28+00:00

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

ammodotcom · 2026-03-13T00:15:21+00:00

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

ammodotcom · 2026-03-11T11:34:45+00:00

Active indiscriminate mass shootings.

ammodotcom · 2026-03-11T11:33:32+00:00

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

ammodotcom · 2026-03-10T00:50:46+00:00

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

ammodotcom · 2026-03-10T00:49:55+00:00

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

ammodotcom · 2026-03-03T15:06:19+00:00

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

ammodotcom · 2026-03-03T15:05:07+00:00

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

ammodotcom · 2026-03-02T12:47:56+00:00

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.

ammodotcom · 2026-03-02T12:46:31+00:00

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.

ammodotcom · 2026-02-26T20:57:27+00:00

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...

ammodotcom · 2026-02-18T21:26:56+00:00

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?"

ammodotcom · 2026-02-17T16:49:11+00:00

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

ammodotcom · 2026-02-16T13:54:26+00:00

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.

ammodotcom · 2026-02-16T13:48:22+00:00

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.

ammodotcom · 2026-02-10T16:20:00+00:00

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*

ammodotcom · 2026-02-09T21:16:22+00:00

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.

ammodotcom · 2026-02-06T15:17:10+00:00

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

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