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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

ChartIn Arizona, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be

2004: 32.0%1
2002: 36.2%2
2001: 31.1%3

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

In Arizona, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be

2004: 48.30%4

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Proportion of Households with Firearms by Decade

ChartIn Arizona, the percentage of households with one or more guns is estimated to be

2001/2010: 57.5%5 6
1991/2000: 66.3%
1981/1990: 67.3%

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arizona, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 1,0947
2015: 970
2014: 9278
2013: 941
2012: 946
2011: 964
2010: 931
2009: 856
2008: 907
2007: 951
2006: 982
2005: 934
2004: 897
2003: 849
2002: 968
2001: 842
2000: 796
1999: 822

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2016: 15.787
2015: 14.21
2014: 13.77
2013: 14.18
2012: 14.44
2011: 14.89
2010: 14.57
2009: 13.49
2008: 14.44
2007: 15.42
2006: 16.29
2005: 16.00
2004: 15.87
2003: 15.41
2002: 17.94
2001: 15.97
2000: 15.51
1999: 16.36

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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arizona, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 9077
2015: 802
2014: 773
2013: 793
2012: 792

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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is

2016: 26.347
2015: 23.65
2014: 23.12
2013: 24.07
2012: 24.31

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arizona, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 1877
2015: 168
2014: 154
2013: 148
2012: 154

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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is

2016: 5.367
2015: 4.89
2014: 4.55
2013: 4.44
2012: 4.67

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Arizona, annual homicides by any means total

2016: 4117
2015: 363
2014: 318
2013: 382
2012: 384
2011: 402
2010: 418
2009: 387
2008: 474
2007: 528
2006: 549
2005: 532
2004: 509
2003: 498
2002: 504
2001: 494
2000: 410
1999: 470

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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 5.937
2015: 5.32
2014: 4.72
2013: 5.76
2012: 5.86
2011: 6.21
2010: 6.54
2009: 6.10
2008: 7.55
2007: 8.56
2006: 9.11
2005: 9.11
2004: 9.01
2003: 9.04
2002: 9.34
2001: 9.37
2000: 7.99
1999: 9.36

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Arizona, annual male homicides by any means total

2016: 3267
2015: 279
2014: 246
2013: 304
2012: 277

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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 9.477
2015: 8.23
2014: 7.36
2013: 9.23
2012: 8.50

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Arizona, annual female homicides by any means total

2016: 857
2015: 84
2014: 72
2013: 78
2012: 107

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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 2.447
2015: 2.44
2014: 2.13
2013: 2.34
2012: 3.25

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Arizona, annual firearm homicides total

2016: 3037
2015: 236
2014: 212
2013: 2518
2012: 254
2011: 259
2010: 271
2009: 228
2008: 333
2007: 354
2006: 387
2005: 377
2004: 342
2003: 324
2002: 355
2001: 332
2000: 274
1999: 303

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 4.377
2015: 3.46
2014: 3.15
2013: 3.79
2012: 3.88
2011: 4.00
2010: 4.24
2009: 3.59
2008: 5.30
2007: 5.74
2006: 6.42
2005: 6.46
2004: 6.05
2003: 5.88
2002: 6.58
2001: 6.30
2000: 5.34
1999: 6.03

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Arizona, annual male firearm homicides total

2016: 2407
2015: 192
2014: 172
2013: 205
2012: 196

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 6.977
2015: 5.66
2014: 5.14
2013: 6.22
2012: 6.02

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Arizona, annual female firearm homicides total

2016: 637
2015: 44
2014: 40
2013: 46
2012: 58

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 1.817
2015: 1.28
2014: 1.18
2013: 1.38
2012: 1.76

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Handgun Homicides

ChartIn Arizona, according to figures9 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual handgun homicides total

2016: 15610 11
2015: 128
2014: 116
2013: 133
2012: 157
2011: 165
2010: 152
2009: 164
2008: 243
2007: 265
2006: 269
2005: 270
2004: 244
2003: 275
2002: 246
2001: 243
2000: 221
1999: 232
1998: 222
1997: 205
1996: 223
1995: 249

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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, according to figures12 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 2.2613
2015: 1.88
2014: 1.73
2013: 2.01
2012: 2.39
2011: 2.55
2010: 2.37
2009: 2.59
2008: 3.87
2007: 4.30
2006: 4.46
2005: 4.62
2004: 4.32
2003: 4.99
2002: 4.56
2001: 4.61
2000: 4.28
1999: 4.62
1998: 4.55
1997: 4.33
1996: 4.86
1995: 5.62

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Handgun Homicides (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual handgun homicides total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7 11
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 13
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 11
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Male Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual male handgun homicides total

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Rate of Male Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of male handgun homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Female Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual female handgun homicides total

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Rate of Female Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of female handgun homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Long Gun Homicides

ChartIn Arizona, according to figures14 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual long gun homicides total

2016: 2610 11
2015: 7
2014: 12
2013: 22
2012: 21
2011: 23
2010: 24
2009: 20
2008: 31
2007: 46
2006: 47
2005: 41
2004: 34
2003: 29
2002: 37
2001: 26
2000: 24
1999: 29
1998: 36
1997: 36
1996: 29
1995: 39

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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, according to figures15 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 0.3813
2015: 0.10
2014: 0.18
2013: 0.33
2012: 0.32
2011: 0.36
2010: 0.37
2009: 0.32
2008: 0.49
2007: 0.75
2006: 0.78
2005: 0.70
2004: 0.60
2003: 0.53
2002: 0.69
2001: 0.49
2000: 0.47
1999: 0.58
1998: 0.74
1997: 0.76
1996: 0.63
1995: 0.88

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Long Gun Homicides (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual long gun homicides total

2016: 107
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 11
2012: 12
2011: 12
2010: 19
2009: 13
2008: 24
2007: 19
2006: 20
2005: 21
2004: 21
2003: 20
2002: 19
2001: 10
2000: 16
1999: 18

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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.38
2006: 0.33
2005: 0.36
2004: 0.37
2003: 0.36
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Male Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual male long gun homicides total

2016: 107
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 11
2012: 12

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Rate of Male Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of male long gun homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Female Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual female long gun homicides total

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Rate of Female Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of female long gun homicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Gun Homicides (Other)

ChartIn Arizona, according to figures16 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual firearm homicides (other) total

2016: 4510 11
2015: 36
2014: 25
2013: 29
2012: 33
2011: 34
2010: 56
2009: 13
2008: 16
2007: 12
2006: 27
2005: 43
2004: 7
2003: 7
2002: 7
2001: 12
2000: 8
1999: 11
1998: 10
1997: 16
1996: 18
1995: 37

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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, according to figures17 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of firearm homicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 0.6513
2015: 0.53
2014: 0.37
2013: 0.44
2012: 0.50
2011: 0.53
2010: 0.87
2009: 0.20
2008: 0.25
2007: 0.19
2006: 0.45
2005: 0.74
2004: 0.12
2003: 0.13
2002: 0.13
2001: 0.23
2000: 0.16
1999: 0.22
1998: 0.20
1997: 0.34
1996: 0.39
1995: 0.83

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Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual firearm homicides (other) total

2016: 2867
2015: 223
2014: 199
2013: 2297 11
2012: 232
2011: 234
2010: 249
2009: 204
2008: 306
2007: 334
2006: 365
2005: 355
2004: 317
2003: 303
2002: 334
2001: 320
2000: 255
1999: 280

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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of firearm homicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 4.137
2015: 3.27
2014: 2.96
2013: 3.46
2012: 3.54
2011: 3.61
2010: 3.90
2009: 3.22
2008: 4.87
2007: 5.42
2006: 6.05
2005: 6.08
2004: 5.61
2003: 5.50
2002: 6.19
2001: 6.07
2000: 4.97
1999: 5.57

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Male Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual male firearm homicides (other) total

2016: 2297
2015: 183
2014: 162
2013: 186
2012: 176

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of male firearm homicides (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 6.657
2015: 5.40
2014: 4.84
2013: 5.64
2012: 5.40

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Female Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual female firearm homicides (other) total

2016: 577
2015: 40
2014: 37
2013: 43
2012: 56

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People (CDC)

ChartIn Arizona, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of female firearm homicides (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 1.637
2015: 1.16
2014: 1.09
2013: 1.29
2012: 1.70

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Arizona, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 1,2697
2015: 1,276
2014: 1,241
2013: 1,162
2012: 1,151
2011: 1,160
2010: 1,093
2009: 1,060
2008: 972
2007: 1,016
2006: 979
2005: 945
2004: 880
2003: 840
2002: 886
2001: 767
2000: 784
1999: 766

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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 18.317
2015: 18.69
2014: 18.44
2013: 17.54
2012: 17.56
2011: 17.93
2010: 17.10
2009: 16.71
2008: 15.48
2007: 16.47
2006: 16.24
2005: 16.18
2004: 15.57
2003: 15.24
2002: 16.42
2001: 14.54
2000: 15.28
1999: 15.25

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Arizona, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 9847
2015: 967
2014: 943
2013: 895
2012: 887

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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 28.587
2015: 28.51
2014: 28.20
2013: 27.16
2012: 27.22

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Arizona, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 2857
2015: 309
2014: 298
2013: 267
2012: 264

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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 8.177
2015: 8.99
2014: 8.80
2013: 8.01
2012: 8.01

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn Arizona, annual firearm suicides total

2016: 7557
2015: 707
2014: 683
2013: 6558
2012: 663
2011: 674
2010: 620
2009: 605
2008: 540
2007: 552
2006: 563
2005: 514
2004: 509
2003: 486
2002: 559
2001: 468
2000: 489
1999: 476

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 10.897
2015: 10.35
2014: 10.15
2013: 9.88
2012: 10.12
2011: 10.42
2010: 9.70
2009: 9.54
2008: 8.60
2007: 8.95
2006: 9.34
2005: 8.80
2004: 9.01
2003: 8.82
2002: 10.36
2001: 8.87
2000: 9.53
1999: 9.47

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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Arizona, annual male firearm suicides total

2016: 6387
2015: 586
2014: 570
2013: 558
2012: 570

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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 18.537
2015: 17.28
2014: 17.05
2013: 16.93
2012: 17.49

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Arizona, annual female firearm suicides total

2016: 1177
2015: 121
2014: 113
2013: 97
2012: 93

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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 3.357
2015: 3.52
2014: 3.34
2013: 2.91
2012: 2.82

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Handgun Suicides

ChartIn Arizona, annual handgun suicides total

2016: 927
2015: 107
2014: 132
2013: 1287
2012: 106
2011: 115
2010: 100
2009: 86
2008: 65
2007: 56
2006: 91
2005: 69
2004: 69
2003: 57
2002: 77
2001: 60
2000: 75
1999: 134

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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 1.337
2015: 1.57
2014: 1.96
2013: 1.93
2012: 1.62
2011: 1.77
2010: 1.56
2009: 1.36
2008: 1.03
2007: 0.91
2006: 1.51
2005: 1.18
2004: 1.22
2003: 1.03
2002: 1.43
2001: 1.14
2000: 1.46
1999: 2.67

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Male Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Arizona, annual male handgun suicides total

2016: 717
2015: 88
2014: 108
2013: 111
2012: 88

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Rate of Male Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of male handgun suicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 2.067
2015: 2.59
2014: 3.23
2013: 3.37
2012: 2.70

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Female Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Arizona, annual female handgun suicides total

2016: 217
2015: 19
2014: 24
2013: 17
2012: 18

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Rate of Female Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of female handgun suicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 0.607
2015: 0
2014: 0.71
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Long Gun Suicides

ChartIn Arizona, the number of long gun suicides is

2016: 537
2015: 48
2014: 53
2013: 36
2012: 52
2011: 65
2010: 61
2009: 29
2008: 66
2007: 42
2006: 47
2005: 55
2004: 58
2003: 33
2002: 65
2001: 40
2000: 37
1999: 43

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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 0.857
2015: 0.81
2014: 0.83
2013: 0.57
2012: 0.85
2011: 1.00
2010: 0.95
2009: 0.46
2008: 1.05
2007: 0.68
2006: 0.78
2005: 0.94
2004: 1.03
2003: 0.60
2002: 1.20
2001: 0.76
2000: 0.72
1999: 0.86

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Male Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Arizona, annual male long gun suicides total

2016: 537
2015: 48
2014: 53
2013: 36
2012: 52

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Rate of Male Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of male long gun suicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 1.547
2015: 1.42
2014: 1.59
2013: 1.09
2012: 1.60

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Female Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Arizona, annual female long gun suicides total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Female Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of female long gun suicide per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Gun Suicides (Other)

ChartIn Arizona, annual gun suicides (other) total

2016: 6047
2015: 545
2014: 495
2013: 4897
2012: 501
2011: 494
2010: 459
2009: 490
2008: 409
2007: 454
2006: 425
2005: 390
2004: 382
2003: 396
2002: 417
2001: 368
2000: 377
1999: 299

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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 8.717
2015: 7.98
2014: 7.35
2013: 7.38
2012: 7.65
2011: 7.62
2010: 7.18
2009: 7.72
2008: 6.51
2007: 7.36
2006: 7.05
2005: 6.68
2004: 6.76
2003: 7.19
2002: 7.73
2001: 6.98
2000: 7.35
1999: 5.95

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Male Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Arizona, annual male gun suicides (other) total

2016: 5147
2015: 450
2014: 409
2013: 411
2012: 430

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Rate of Male Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of male gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 14.937
2015: 13.27
2014: 12.23
2013: 12.47
2012: 13.20

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Female Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Arizona, annual female gun suicides (other) total

2016: 907
2015: 95
2014: 86
2013: 78
2012: 71

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Rate of Female Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of female gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 2.587
2015: 2.76
2014: 2.54
2013: 2.34
2012: 2.15

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arizona, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)8
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 12
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 11
2007: 14
2006: 9
2005: 15
2004: 14
2003: 12
2002: 25
2001: 16
2000: 14
1999: 17

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.19
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.18
2007: 0.23
2006: 0.15
2005: 0.26
2004: 0.25
2003: 0.22
2002: 0.46
2001: 0.30
2000: 0.27
1999: 0.34

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arizona, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arizona, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Unintentional Handgun Deaths

ChartIn Arizona, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Unintentional Male Handgun Deaths

ChartIn Arizona, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by handgun total

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Rate of Unintentional Male Handgun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Unintentional Female Handgun Deaths

ChartIn Arizona, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by handgun total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Unintentional Female Handgun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Unintentional Long Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arizona, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Unintentional Male Long Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arizona, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by long gun total

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Rate of Unintentional Male Long Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Unintentional Female Long Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arizona, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by long gun total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Unintentional Female Long Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)

ChartIn Arizona, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 11
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 12
2004: 11
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 22
2001: 12
2000: 12
1999: 17

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.41
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths (Other)

ChartIn Arizona, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by firearm (other) total

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths (Other)

ChartIn Arizona, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by firearm (other) total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Unintentional Female Handgun Death (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Arizona, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 107
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 11
2013: 11
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 12
2010: 16
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 14
2007: 17
2006: 14
2005: 21
2004: 14
2003: 15
2002: 14
2001: 13
2000: 11
1999: 9

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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.19
2010: 0.25
2008: 0.22
2007: 0.28
2006: 0.23
2005: 0.36
2004: 0.25
2003: 0.27
2002: 0.26
2001: 0.25
2000: 0.21
1999: 0.18

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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Arizona, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 107
2015: 0
2014: 11
2013: 11
2012: 0

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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Arizona, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Arizona, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Male Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Arizona, annual male deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Rate of Male Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unknown-cause male handgun deaths per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Female Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Arizona, annual female deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Female Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unknown-cause female handgun deaths per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Arizona, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Male Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Arizona, annual male deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Rate of Male Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unknown-cause male long gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Female Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Arizona, annual female deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Female Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unknown-cause female long gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Arizona, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 10
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 11
2010: 14
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 12
2007: 14
2006: 12
2005: 20
2004: 12
2003: 13
2002: 14
2001: 13
2000: 11
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.34
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Male Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Arizona, annual male deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 10
2012: 0

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Rate of Male Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unknown-cause male gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Female Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Arizona, annual female deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Female Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arizona, the annual rate of unknown-cause female gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Legal Intervention Gun Homicides

ChartIn Arizona, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total

2016: 117
2015: 13
2014: 12
2013: 12
2012: 13
2011: 4918
2010: 51
2009: 34
2008: 5619
2007: 30
2006: 54
2005: 32
2004: 46
2003: 29
2002: 54
2001: 5520
2000: 34
1999: 37
1998: 32
1997: 36
1996: 29
1995: 51

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Origin of Crime Guns

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Suppliers of Crime Guns to Other US States (Rate)

When crime guns seized in the United States were traced, interstate gun traffickers had sourced their weapons from Arizona at a rate of 24.821 per 100,000 inhabitants

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Suppliers of Crime Guns to Other US States (Rank)

When crime guns seized in the United States were traced, Arizona ranked at No. 1321 out of 51 US jurisdictions as a source of weapons for interstate gun trafficking

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Arizona is categorised as permissive22

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Arizona includes the Arizona Revised Statutes and the Constitution of Arizona 191223

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Arizona are regulated by the State of Arizona24 25 26

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Arizona, the right to private gun ownership is conditionally guaranteed by the US Constitution,27 as limited by federal law28 and state law29 25 26

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Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Arizona, civilians are not allowed to possess machine guns and automatic firearms,30 but civilians are allowed to possess assault weapons,31 .50 calibre rifles32 and large capacity ammunition magazines33 25 26

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In Arizona, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited with only narrow exemptions30 34 25 26

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Arizona, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted without a licence31 25 26

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Regulation of Handguns

In Arizona, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted without a licence35 25 26

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Arizona, non-prohibited persons of minimum age35 36 25 26 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Arizona is 18 years37 25 26

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Arizona stipulates38 25 26 that firearm possession should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Arizona, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required for a permit to carry a hidden handgun39 25 26

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Arizona, the law does not require40 25 26 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

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Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In Arizona, licensed firearm dealers are not required41 25 26 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Arizona, the private sale and transfer of firearms is permitted42 25 26

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Arizona, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is not unlawful43 25 26

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Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Arizona is not obliged44 42 25 26 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Background Checks for Dealer Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Arizona is not obliged (under State Law)44 25 26 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Arizona, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is not limited45 25 26

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Number of Licensed Gun Dealers

ChartThe number of licensed firearm dealers in Arizona is reported to be

2015: 3,20246
2014: 3,18947
2013: 3,06248
2012: 2,89549
2011: 2,72350

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Arizona, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined51 25 26

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Arizona, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated52 25 26 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Arizona do not include (child care facilities only)53 25 26 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private guns and ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Arizona do not include54 25 26 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Although regulations in Arizona do not include53 25 26 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit, US federal law does apply55

Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm Marking

In Arizona, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law56 57 58 59 60 61 25 26

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Firearm Tracing

In Arizona, state authorities carry out62 25 26 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In Arizona, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not63 62 25 26 recorded in a register

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Arizona, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed without a permit64 25 26

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Arizona, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed without a permit39 25 26

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Hidden Handgun Permit May, or Shall Be Issued

In Arizona, local licensing authorities "shall issue", without room for discretion,39 65 25 26 a hidden handgun carry permit to any non-prohibited person who applies

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Reciprocity for Hidden Handgun Permit Holders

In Arizona, gun owners with a permit to carry hidden handguns issued in another jurisdiction are granted (by mutual agreement)39 25 26 reciprocal rights

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Exempting Hidden Handgun Permit Holders from Background Checks

In Arizona, gun owners with a valid permit to carry a hidden handgun are exempt39 66 25 26 from background checks when buying from a licensed gun dealer

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Gun Free Zones

In Arizona, private guns are prohibited in bars and restaurants, election polling places, nuclear or hydroelectric stations, any 'public establishment or event' banning firearms, jails (civilian firearms)67 68 and schools69 25 26

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Arizona, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm70 is three years in prison56 25 26

Grading US State Gun Laws

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Gun Law Ranking – LCPGV

In their 'A-F' State Scorecard of US gun laws, the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence ranked Arizona as ‘F’71

Gun Law Ranking – Brady Campaign

ChartIn its annual State Scorecard, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence scored firearm legislation in Arizona on a scale of 0 points (weak) to 100 points (strong)

2011: 072
2010: 073
2009: 274
2008: 675
2007: 676

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Gun Law Ranking – Open Society Institute

In its Comparative Survey of State Firearm Laws, the Open Society Institute ranked Arizona at No. 3177 among 50 US States

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