The number of deaths caused by assault rifles in the U.S. varies each year, but data from sources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicate that a significant portion of gun-related homicides involve rifles, including assault rifles. In recent years, high-profile mass shootings involving these firearms have drawn attention to their use in violent crime. While exact figures can fluctuate, estimates suggest that thousands of deaths annually are linked to all types of gun violence, with a notable share involving rifles. For precise numbers, consulting the latest statistics from reputable sources is recommended.
Assault rifles are responsible for a small percentage of gun-related deaths in the US each year, estimated to be less than 500. However, the overall number of deaths caused by firearms, including handguns, is much higher, with approximately 40,000 deaths annually.
Less than 1% of all firearm deaths involved what are CALLED assault rifles.
@ 1000 or so
FBI Uniform Crime Report
70,000 deaths were caused
In 2011, the FBI reported that there were approximately 12,664 homicides in the United States, with about 323 of those being committed with rifles, which include assault rifles. This means that assault rifles accounted for a small fraction of overall homicides, roughly 2.5%. The majority of homicides during that year were committed with handguns.
... you can be sure it is far fewer than drowned in backyard swimming pools.
It is not known how many deaths are caused by artichokes every year. It is possible that artichokes do not cause any deaths.
None. Like abortion, deaths involving firearms are caused by people.
Estimated 90 million AK-47's alone.
430,000 deaths are caused by smoking each year.
Tornadoes caused 44 deaths in the U.S. in 2010 and an unknown number worldwide.