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It varies slightly year to year, but according to the FBI, the overall percent of violent crimes involving guns is between 20 and 30 percent.

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Are there more car related deaths per year than gun related deaths?

In the United States, there are typically more car-related deaths per year than gun-related deaths. Car accidents are a leading cause of death, whereas gun-related deaths vary depending on factors such as region and legislation.


How many people die from gun and knife crimes?

With the improvement of trauma center treatments, fewer people are dying from these crimes. However, there are still too many. Being male and under the influence of alcohol or drugs are the riskiest combination.


How many people with CCW permits commit gun crimes each year?

I can't speak for the entire U.S., but in Tennessee, it's a tiny percentage. It's less than 1 percent.Added: CCW / CWP / CPWL / Etc., laws are administered by the individual states. There is no federal input or presence in the permitting process and the statistics on WHO and HOW MANY legally carry weapons nationwide is probably not known exactly,except as an estimate.Insofar as I am aware, when a gun-crime is committed, there is no formal collecting of data as to whether the perpetrator happened to be a permit holder or not. Overall estimates, even by anti-gun organizations, seem to reflect that, compared to the population as a wholel, it is only a very small percentage.


How many deaths in 2012 were related to being shot by a gun?

In 2012, there were approximately 33,500 deaths in the United States related to firearms, including suicides, homicides, and accidents.


How many crimes occur on school campuses each year?

On average, around 1.4 million crimes occur on K-12 school campuses each year in the United States. These crimes can include theft, vandalism, physical assaults, and drug-related offenses. It's important for schools to have safety protocols in place to protect students and staff.

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How many of US gun-related crimes were committed with handguns in 2008?

There are millions every year.


How many NRA members have been convicted of a gun related crime?

The exact number of NRA members convicted of gun-related crimes is not publicly available, as the National Rifle Association does not maintain a database of its members' criminal records. Moreover, criminal convictions can vary widely, and many factors contribute to gun-related crimes. Studies and reports on gun violence may highlight trends, but they typically do not specify membership in organizations like the NRA. Therefore, determining a specific number is challenging and likely not documented.


What impact did the gun ban in England have on the crime rate?

The gun ban in England had a mixed impact on the crime rate. While there was a decrease in gun-related crimes, there was not a significant overall decrease in the crime rate.


How many gun crimes each year?

The FBI publishes Uniform Crime Reports that will help you.


What was the favorite gun of Eliot Ness?

Eliot Ness' favorite gun was the Thompson Machine gun. The Thompson is more commonly known as the "Tommy Gun." Ness used this weapon to commit many crimes during his lifetime.


What could happen if you shot at a car with a paintball gun?

You could be charged with assault, vandalism and many other crimes.


Why won't gun control stop crime?

There are many ways to commit crimes, guns are only one way.


In America how many people are killed due to crimes related to weapons such as knives and guns?

There is not a definite amount of deaths in a America but the Center for disease control reported 20695 deaths just from gun violence in the year 2005 alone.


What is another name for bias-related crimes?

Discrimination. Hate crimes.


How many gun crimes in 2002?

You can look at the FBI Uniform Crime Report data at http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm


What are some drug-related crimes?

Drug-related crimes are those that are committed while under the influence of a substance or related to manufacturing and/or distribution of such substances.