With the number of gun-related injuries and deaths continuing to rapidly increase, here are some of the many ways that you can make a difference to bring awareness and take action on gun violence.
GUN VIOLENCE STATISTICS
In 2021, the most recent year for which complete data is available, 48,830 people died from gun-related injuries in the United States, according to the CDC. Here are some more statistics on the effects of gun violence in the United States.
346
school shootings
in 2023
134
people dying from fire-arm
related death per day
2,590
children under 18 died by guns in 2021,
the leading cause of death in their age group
656
mass shootings
in 2023
2x
more likely for LGBTQ+ people to be a victim of gun violence than cisgender and straight people
5x
more likely for domestic violence victims to be killed
when their abuser has access to a gun
21x
more likely for women to be killed with a gun in the US than in other high-income countries
5x
more likely for unarmed black civilians to be shot and killed by police than unarmed white civilians
52%
percentage of all gun homicide victims in the US are black men despite being less than 6% of the population
84%
percentage of victims in 2023
that are people of color
57.6%
percentage of gun deaths
that are suicides
55.9%
percentage of intimate partner
homicides involving guns
WHERE YOU CAN LEARN MORE
The following sites are similar organizations focused on gun violence and provide information regarding statistics, safety, and action.
Gun Violence Archive
We create unparalleled experiences that exceed your expectations with a passion for perfection and attention to detail.
Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
We deliver top-notch service, and handle requests with expertise, ensuring your journey is smooth and hassle-free.
Students Demand Action
Our intimate knowledge of the industry allows us to craft a service uniquely tailored to your business needs.
Project Child Safe
Our intimate knowledge of the industry allows us to craft a service uniquely tailored to your business needs.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Join the movement against gun violence. Educate, donate, and vote to shape a safer future.
EDUCATE
Johns Hopkins: Center for Gun Violence Solutions
Learn more about gun violence in the US by checking into a variety of headlines, articles, data sets, and events from and organization that conducts research and promotes evidence-based solutions to address gun violence, in order to advance policies and interventions for the safety and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
DONATE
Our Donation Page
Bring awareness to victims by building portraits out of Legos, help us do this by donating here.
VOTE
Vote.org
Ensure you are registered to vote and learn about your local, state, and federal reps to help work towards putting in place gun regulation laws that keep us safe.
These are Their Faces 