Discovering Deadly Weapons
What weapon is most commonly used in murders in the United States?
- Guns are by far the most commonly used weapon in murders in the U.S. In 2022, the Gun Violence Archive reported over 20,000 gun deaths.
Which of the following weapons is most commonly used in domestic violence homicides?
- Strangulation is the most commonly used weapon in domestic violence homicides, accounting for approximately 50% of cases.
Which weapon is most commonly used in murders of law enforcement officers?
- Guns are the most commonly used weapon in murders of law enforcement officers, accounting for 83% of cases.
Which weapon was used in the majority of mass shootings in the United States between 1982 and 2023?
- Guns were used in about 78% of mass shootings in the U.S. between 1982 and 2023, with over 160 different handguns in question.
Which weapon was used in the majority of school shootings in the United States between 1982 and 2019?
- Guns were used in 114 school shootings in the U.S. between 1982 and 2019.
Which weapon was used in the majority of hate crime murders in the United States in 2019?
- Guns were used in 57% of hate crime murders in the U.S. in 2019.
Which weapon was used in the majority of murders committed by women in the United States in 2019?
- Knives were used in 41% of murders committed by women in the U.S. in 2019.
Which weapon was used in the majority of murders committed by men in the United States in 2019?
- Guns were used in 64% of murders committed by men in the U.S. in 2019.
Which weapon is most commonly used in murders in Canada?
- Knives are the most commonly used weapon in murders in Canada, accounting for approximately 40% of cases. However, most crimes in Canada are not actually violent, using knives as a threat instead of a killing measure.
Which weapon is most commonly used in murders in the United Kingdom?
- Knives are the most commonly used weapon in murders in the U.K., accounting for approximately 41% of cases.
