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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

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

2004: 59.0%1
2002: 58.3%2
2001: 55.3%3

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

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

2004: 52.51%4

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Proportion of Households with Firearms by Decade

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

2001/2010: 65.4%5 6
1991/2000: 72.4%
1981/1990: 79.4%

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arkansas, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 5417
2015: 520
2014: 4968
2013: 501
2012: 490
2011: 462
2010: 419
2009: 465
2008: 444
2007: 426
2006: 426
2005: 439
2004: 406
2003: 413
2002: 441
2001: 412
2000: 416
1999: 388

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

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

2016: 18.107
2015: 17.46
2014: 16.72
2013: 16.93
2012: 16.62
2011: 15.72
2010: 14.37
2009: 16.05
2008: 15.45
2007: 14.95
2006: 15.10
2005: 15.79
2004: 14.77
2003: 15.16
2002: 16.30
2001: 15.31
2000: 15.56
1999: 14.63

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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arkansas, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 4397
2015: 420
2014: 404
2013: 426
2012: 420

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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 29.917
2015: 28.71
2014: 27.72
2013: 29.31
2012: 29

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arkansas, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 1027
2015: 100
2014: 92
2013: 75
2012: 70

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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 6.717
2015: 6.60
2014: 6.10
2013: 4.98
2012: 4.66

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Arkansas, annual homicides by any means total

2016: 2467
2015: 216
2014: 214
2013: 210
2012: 235
2011: 208
2010: 188
2009: 219
2008: 214
2007: 243
2006: 234
2005: 219
2004: 211
2003: 195
2002: 194
2001: 183
2000: 204
1999: 179

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

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

2016: 8.237
2015: 7.25
2014: 7.21
2013: 7.10
2012: 7.97
2011: 7.08
2010: 6.45
2009: 7.56
2008: 7.44
2007: 8.53
2006: 8.29
2005: 7.87
2004: 7.67
2003: 7.16
2002: 7.17
2001: 6.80
2000: 7.63
1999: 6.75

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Arkansas, annual male homicides by any means total

2016: 1987
2015: 168
2014: 157
2013: 163
2012: 181

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

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

2016: 13.497
2015: 11.48
2014: 10.77
2013: 11.21
2012: 12.50

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Arkansas, annual female homicides by any means total

2016: 487
2015: 48
2014: 57
2013: 47
2012: 54

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

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

2016: 3.167
2015: 3.17
2014: 3.78
2013: 3.12
2012: 3.60

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Arkansas, annual firearm homicides total

2016: 1827
2015: 155
2014: 161
2013: 1528
2012: 166
2011: 145
2010: 132
2009: 157
2008: 145
2007: 153
2006: 155
2005: 154
2004: 141
2003: 123
2002: 146
2001: 110
2000: 140
1999: 118

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 6.097
2015: 5.20
2014: 5.43
2013: 5.14
2012: 5.63
2011: 4.93
2010: 4.53
2009: 5.42
2008: 5.04
2007: 5.37
2006: 5.49
2005: 5.54
2004: 5.13
2003: 4.51
2002: 5.40
2001: 4.09
2000: 5.24
1999: 4.45

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Arkansas, annual male firearm homicides total

2016: 1557
2015: 122
2014: 127
2013: 128
2012: 135

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 10.567
2015: 8.34
2014: 8.71
2013: 8.81
2012: 9.32

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Arkansas, annual female firearm homicides total

2016: 277
2015: 33
2014: 34
2013: 24
2012: 31

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.787
2015: 2.18
2014: 2.25
2013: 1.59
2012: 2.07

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Handgun Homicides

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

2016: 7210 11
2015: 51
2014: 55
2013: 53
2012: 55
2011: 52
2010: 49
2009: 54
2008: 65
2007: 92
2006: 82
2005: 74
2004: 69
2003: 68
2002: 74
2001: 69
2000: 67
1999: 64
1998: 85
1997: 95
1996: 116
1995: 130

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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 2.4113
2015: 1.71
2014: 1.86
2013: 1.79
2012: 1.86
2011: 1.77
2010: 1.68
2009: 1.86
2008: 2.26
2007: 3.23
2006: 2.91
2005: 2.66
2004: 2.51
2003: 2.50
2002: 2.73
2001: 2.56
2000: 2.50
1999: 2.41
1998: 3.24
1997: 3.65
1996: 4.51
1995: 5.13

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Handgun Homicides (CDC)

ChartIn Arkansas, 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: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 17
2002: 12
2001: 15
2000: 28
1999: 13

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

ChartIn Arkansas, 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: 1.05
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Male Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2016: 1410 11
2015: 14
2014: 13
2013: 10
2012: 10
2011: 10
2010: 11
2009: 10
2008: 10
2007: 17
2006: 25
2005: 18
2004: 9
2003: 21
2002: 15
2001: 15
2000: 22
1999: 19
1998: 40
1997: 31
1996: 32
1995: 37

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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0.4713
2015: 0.47
2014: 0.44
2013: 0.34
2012: 0.34
2011: 0.34
2010: 0.38
2009: 0.35
2008: 0.35
2007: 0.60
2006: 0.89
2005: 0.65
2004: 0.33
2003: 0.77
2002: 0.55
2001: 0.56
2000: 0.82
1999: 0.72
1998: 1.52
1997: 1.19
1996: 1.24
1995: 1.46

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Long Gun Homicides (CDC)

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

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 10
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 13
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 10
2009: 12
2008: 11
2007: 15
2006: 14
2005: 23
2004: 15
2003: 21
2002: 20
2001: 15
2000: 19
1999: 11

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

ChartIn Arkansas, 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: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.83
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.77
2002: 0.74
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Male Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 10
2013: 0
2012: 13

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

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

2016: 6510 11
2015: 45
2014: 43
2013: 47
2012: 43
2011: 48
2010: 33
2009: 43
2008: 35
2007: 21
2006: 27
2005: 28
2004: 17
2003: 14
2002: 14
2001: 8
2000: 16
1999: 14
1998: 9
1997: 42
1996: 7
1995: 23

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

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

2016: 2.1813
2015: 1.51
2014: 1.45
2013: 1.59
2012: 1.46
2011: 1.63
2010: 1.13
2009: 1.48
2008: 1.22
2007: 0.74
2006: 0.96
2005: 1.01
2004: 0.62
2003: 0.51
2002: 0.52
2001: 0.30
2000: 0.60
1999: 0.53
1998: 0.34
1997: 1.61
1996: 0.27
1995: 0.91

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Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 1737
2015: 147
2014: 144
2013: 1407 11
2012: 150
2011: 134
2010: 121
2009: 144
2008: 133
2007: 137
2006: 133
2005: 124
2004: 117
2003: 85
2002: 114
2001: 80
2000: 93
1999: 94

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

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

2016: 5.797
2015: 4.94
2014: 4.85
2013: 4.73
2012: 5.09
2011: 4.56
2010: 4.15
2009: 4.97
2008: 4.63
2007: 4.81
2006: 4.71
2005: 4.46
2004: 4.26
2003: 3.12
2002: 4.21
2001: 2.97
2000: 3.48
1999: 3.54

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Male Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 1487
2015: 115
2014: 117
2013: 119
2012: 121

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

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

2016: 10.087
2015: 7.86
2014: 8.03
2013: 8.19
2012: 8.35

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Female Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 257
2015: 32
2014: 27
2013: 21
2012: 29

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

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

2016: 1.647
2015: 2.11
2014: 1.79
2013: 1.39
2012: 1.93

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Arkansas, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 5537
2015: 577
2014: 514
2013: 515
2012: 485
2011: 462
2010: 447
2009: 422
2008: 447
2007: 402
2006: 376
2005: 400
2004: 361
2003: 374
2002: 377
2001: 382
2000: 349
1999: 336

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

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

2016: 18.517
2015: 19.37
2014: 17.33
2013: 17.448
2012: 16.45
2011: 15.72
2010: 15.33
2009: 14.57
2008: 15.55
2007: 14.11
2006: 13.33
2005: 14.38
2004: 13.13
2003: 13.73
2002: 13.93
2001: 14.19
2000: 13.05
1999: 12.67

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Arkansas, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 4127
2015: 449
2014: 405
2013: 420
2012: 386

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

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

2016: 28.077
2015: 30.69
2014: 27.79
2013: 28.89
2012: 26.65

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Arkansas, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 1417
2015: 128
2014: 109
2013: 95
2012: 99

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

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

2016: 9.277
2015: 8.45
2014: 7.22
2013: 6.31
2012: 6.60

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn Arkansas, annual firearm suicides total

2016: 3317
2015: 342
2014: 323
2013: 3228
2012: 307
2011: 299
2010: 266
2009: 285
2008: 275
2007: 244
2006: 247
2005: 262
2004: 232
2003: 258
2002: 257
2001: 274
2000: 244
1999: 234

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 11.087
2015: 11.48
2014: 10.89
2013: 10.88
2012: 10.41
2011: 10.18
2010: 9.12
2009: 9.84
2008: 9.57
2007: 8.57
2006: 8.75
2005: 9.42
2004: 8.44
2003: 9.47
2002: 9.50
2001: 10.18
2000: 9.13
1999: 8.82

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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Arkansas, annual male firearm suicides total

2016: 2597
2015: 275
2014: 267
2013: 274
2012: 269

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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 17.647
2015: 18.80
2014: 18.32
2013: 18.85
2012: 18.57

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Arkansas, annual female firearm suicides total

2016: 727
2015: 67
2014: 56
2013: 48
2012: 38

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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 4.747
2015: 4.42
2014: 3.71
2013: 3.19
2012: 2.53

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Handgun Suicides

ChartIn Arkansas, annual handgun suicides total

2016: 267
2015: 24
2014: 15
2013: 22
2012: 16
2011: 19
2010: 10
2009: 22
2008: 20
2007: 17
2006: 25
2005: 19
2004: 18
2003: 15
2002: 20
2001: 15
2000: 22
1999: 10

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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.107
2015: 1.01
2014: 0.71
2013: 1.01
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.76
2008: 0.70
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.89
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.74
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.82
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Male Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Arkansas, annual male handgun suicides total

2016: 267
2015: 24
2014: 15
2013: 22
2012: 16

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Rate of Male Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.777
2015: 1.64
2014: 0
2013: 1.51
2012: 0

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Female Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Arkansas, annual female handgun 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 Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

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

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Long Gun Suicides

ChartIn Arkansas, the number of long gun suicides is

2016: 227
2015: 23
2014: 34
2013: 33
2012: 32
2011: 31
2010: 23
2009: 28
2008: 30
2007: 21
2006: 35
2005: 32
2004: 33
2003: 28
2002: 37
2001: 27
2000: 30
1999: 23

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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0.907
2015: 0.87
2014: 1.31
2013: 1.25
2012: 1.09
2011: 1.06
2010: 0.79
2009: 0.97
2008: 1.04
2007: 0.74
2006: 1.24
2005: 1.15
2004: 1.20
2003: 1.03
2002: 1.37
2001: 1.00
2000: 1.12
1999: 0.87

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Male Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Arkansas, annual male long gun suicides total

2016: 227
2015: 23
2014: 34
2013: 33
2012: 32

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Rate of Male Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.507
2015: 1.57
2014: 2.33
2013: 2.27
2012: 2.21

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Female Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, annual gun suicides (other) total

2016: 2717
2015: 286
2014: 263
2013: 2557
2012: 256
2011: 249
2010: 233
2009: 235
2008: 225
2007: 206
2006: 187
2005: 211
2004: 181
2003: 215
2002: 200
2001: 232
2000: 192
1999: 201

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

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

2016: 9.077
2015: 9.60
2014: 8.87
2013: 8.62
2012: 8.68
2011: 8.48
2010: 7.99
2009: 8.11
2008: 7.83
2007: 7.23
2006: 6.63
2005: 7.59
2004: 6.58
2003: 7.89
2002: 7.39
2001: 8.62
2000: 7.18
1999: 7.58

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Male Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Arkansas, annual male gun suicides (other) total

2016: 2117
2015: 228
2014: 218
2013: 219
2012: 221

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

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

2016: 14.377
2015: 15.59
2014: 14.96
2013: 15.07
2012: 15.26

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Female Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Arkansas, annual female gun suicides (other) total

2016: 607
2015: 58
2014: 45
2013: 36
2012: 35

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

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

2016: 3.957
2015: 3.83
2014: 2.98
2013: 2.39
2012: 2.33

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arkansas, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2016: 107
2015: 17
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 14
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 11
2010: 14
2009: 14
2008: 17
2007: 21
2006: 12
2005: 14
2004: 16
2003: 18
2002: 22
2001: 19
2000: 19
1999: 24

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.37
2010: 0.48
2009: 0.48
2008: 0.59
2007: 0.74
2006: 0.43
2005: 0.50
2004: 0.58
2003: 0.66
2002: 0.81
2001: 0.71
2000: 0.71
1999: 0.91

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Arkansas, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2016: 107
2015: 17
2014: 0
2013: 14
2012: 0

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total

2016: 127
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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by handgun total

2016: 127
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Rate of Unintentional Male Handgun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 16
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 10
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 15
2007: 14
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 13
2003: 15
2002: 15
2001: 10
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 20

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

ChartIn Arkansas, 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: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.75

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths (Other)

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

2016: 07
2015: 16
2014: 0
2013: 10
2012: 0

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

ChartIn Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, annual 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)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 5
2006: 10
2005: 7
2004: 11
2003: 5
2002: 13
2001: 3
2000: 9
1999: 7

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

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

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.18
2006: 0.35
2005: 0.25
2004: 0.40
2003: 0.18
2002: 0.48
2001: 0.11
2000: 0.34
1999: 0.26

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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

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

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

ChartIn Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, annual deaths by firearm (other) 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: 10
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 10
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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

ChartIn Arkansas, 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: 0.00 (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 Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

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

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

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

ChartIn Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 118
2010: 8
2009: 2
2008: 819
2007: 3
2006: 2
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 8
2002: 6
2001: 0 (suppressed)20
2000: 3
1999: 1
1998: 4
1997: 1
1996: 1
1995: 9

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 Arkansas at a rate of 26.621 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, Arkansas ranked at No. 1121 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 Arkansas is categorised as permissive22

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Arkansas includes the Arkansas Code of 1987 and the Constitution of Arkansas of 187423

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Arkansas are regulated by the State of Arkansas24 25 26

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited30 34 25 26

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

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

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Regulation of Handguns

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

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is 18 years (no minimum age for rifles and shotguns)37 25 26

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Arkansas does not stipulate38 25 26 that firearm possession should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

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

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is reported to be

2015: 2,01846
2014: 2,04247
2013: 2,00948
2012: 1,93849
2011: 1,81250

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

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

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas do not include53 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law56 57 58 59 60 25 26

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Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In Arkansas, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not61 25 26 recorded in a register

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Arkansas, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited for handguns62 25 26

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Arkansas, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit39 25 26

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Hidden Handgun Permit May, or Shall Be Issued

In Arkansas, local licensing authorities "shall issue", without room for discretion,39 63 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, gun owners with a valid permit to carry a hidden handgun are exempt64 25 26 from background checks when buying from a licensed gun dealer

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Gun Free Zones

In Arkansas, private guns are prohibited in bars and restaurants, Police stations, buildings of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, prisons or jails, courtrooms, polling places, meeting places of 'the governing body of any governmental entity', state offices, athletic events, airports, churches, parades or demonstrations, State Capitol or Justice Buildings, publicly owned buildings or facilities (parks and fields),65 vehicles66 and schools67 25 26

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Arkansas, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm68 is six years in prison69 70 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 Arkansas as ‘F’71

Gun Law Ranking – Brady Campaign

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

2011: 472
2010: 473
2009: 474
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 Arkansas at No. 4177 among 50 US States

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