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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

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

2004: 25.0%1
2002: 26.0%2
2001: 24.5%3

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

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

2004: 40.51%4

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Proportion of Households with Firearms by Decade

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

2001/2010: 51.2%5 6
1991/2000: 58.5%
1981/1990: 62.2%

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Florida, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2017: 2,7247
2016: 2,7047
2015: 2,559
2014: 2,4108
2013: 2,442
2012: 2,473
2011: 2,378
2010: 2,268
2009: 2,324
2008: 2,334
2007: 2,272
2006: 2,083
2005: 1,838
2004: 1,890
2003: 1,940
2002: 1,886
2001: 1,816
2000: 1,692
1999: 1,721

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

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

2017: 12.987
2016: 13.12
2015: 12.62
2014: 12.11
2013: 12.49
2012: 12.78
2011: 12.48
2010: 12.06
2009: 12.46
2008: 12.60
2007: 12.37
2006: 11.47
2005: 10.30
2004: 10.85
2003: 11.41
2002: 11.30
2001: 11.10
2000: 10.59
1999: 10.92

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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Florida, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2017: 2,2997
2016: 2,2457
2015: 2,186
2014: 2,051
2013: 2,030
2012: 2,045
2011: 2,012
2010: 1,889
2009: 1,934
2008: 1,981

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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 22.417
2016: 22.29
2015: 22.08
2014: 21.09
2013: 21.23
2012: 21.65
2011: 21.58
2010: 20.56
2009: 21.21
2008: 21.86

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Florida, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2017: 4257
2016: 4597
2015: 373
2014: 359
2013: 412
2012: 428
2011: 366
2010: 379
2009: 390
2008: 353

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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 3.967
2016: 4.35
2015: 3.60
2014: 3.53
2013: 4.12
2012: 4.34
2011: 3.76
2010: 3.94
2009: 4.09
2008: 3.73

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Florida, annual homicides by any means total

2017: 1,2487
2016: 1,2757
2015: 1,180
2014: 1,140
2013: 1,122
2012: 1,182
2011: 1,119
2010: 1,093
2009: 1,118
2008: 1,279
2007: 1,324
2006: 1,214
2005: 998
2004: 1,032
2003: 1,004
2002: 1,008
2001: 969
2000: 937
1999: 964

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

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

2017: 5.957
2016: 6.19
2015: 5.82
2014: 5.73
2013: 5.74
2012: 6.12
2011: 5.87
2010: 5.81
2009: 5.99
2008: 6.90
2007: 7.21
2006: 6.68
2005: 5.59
2004: 5.93
2003: 5.90
2002: 6.04
2001: 5.92
2000: 5.86
1999: 6.12

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Florida, annual male homicides by any means total

2017: 9777
2016: 9957
2015: 939
2014: 896
2013: 875
2012: 922
2011: 857
2010: 839
2009: 849
2008: 1,000

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

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

2017: 9.537
2016: 9.88
2015: 9.48
2014: 9.21
2013: 9.15
2012: 9.76
2011: 9.19
2010: 9.13
2009: 9.31
2008: 11.04

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Florida, annual female homicides by any means total

2017: 2717
2016: 2807
2015: 241
2014: 244
2013: 247
2012: 260
2011: 262
2010: 254
2009: 269
2008: 279

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

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

2017: 2.537
2016: 2.66
2015: 2.32
2014: 2.40
2013: 2.47
2012: 2.63
2011: 2.69
2010: 2.64
2009: 2.82
2008: 2.95

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Florida, annual firearm homicides total

2017: 9477
2016: 9927
2015: 880
2014: 818
2013: 8168
2012: 8628 9
2011: 817
2010: 767
2009: 804
2008: 886
2007: 935
2006: 803
2005: 631
2004: 647
2003: 660
2002: 635
2001: 573
2000: 467
1999: 545

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 4.517
2016: 4.81
2015: 4.34
2014: 4.11
2013: 4.17
2012: 4.46
2011: 4.29
2010: 4.08
2009: 4.31
2008: 4.78
2007: 5.09
2006: 4.42
2005: 3.54
2004: 3.72
2003: 3.88
2002: 3.80
2001: 3.50
2000: 2.92
1999: 3.46

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Florida, annual male firearm homicides total

2017: 7857
2016: 8217
2015: 753
2014: 693
2013: 674
2012: 703
2011: 659
2010: 616
2009: 638
2008: 751

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 7.657
2016: 8.15
2015: 7.60
2014: 7.13
2013: 7.05
2012: 7.44
2011: 7.07
2010: 6.70
2009: 7
2008: 8.29

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Florida, annual female firearm homicides total

2017: 1627
2016: 1717
2015: 127
2014: 125
2013: 142
2012: 159
2011: 158
2010: 151
2009: 166
2008: 135

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 1.517
2016: 1.62
2015: 1.22
2014: 1.23
2013: 1.42
2012: 1.61
2011: 1.62
2010: 1.57
2009: 1.74
2008: 1.43

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Handgun Homicides

ChartIn Florida, according to the Department of Law Enforcement, annual handgun homicides total

2012: 3579
2011: 390
2010: 389
2009: 412
2008: 456
2007: 506
2006: 450
2005: 321
2004: 341
2003: 396
2002: 392
2001: 339
2000: 366
1999: 347
1998: 392
1995: 4609 10 11

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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Florida, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is

2012: 1.8412
2011: 2.04
2010: 2.06
2009: 2.21
2008: 2.46
2007: 2.75
2006: 2.48
2005: 1.80
2004: 1.96
2003: 2.33
2002: 2.35
2001: 2.07
2000: 2.28
1999: 2.20
1998: 2.53
1995: 3.16

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Handgun Homicides (CDC)

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

2017: 1297
2016: 1077
2015: 118
2014: 100
2013: 857 11
2012: 98
2011: 75
2010: 89
2009: 86
2008: 80
2007: 69
2006: 46
2005: 39
2004: 29
2003: 13
2002: 26
2001: 30
2000: 53
1999: 28

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

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

2017: 0.617
2016: 0.52
2015: 0.58
2014: 0.50
2013: 0.43
2012: 0.51
2011: 0.39
2010: 0.47
2009: 0.46
2008: 0.43
2007: 0.38
2006: 0.25
2005: 0.22
2004: 0.17
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.16
2001: 0.18
2000: 0.33
1999: 0.18

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Male Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2017: 1007
2016: 887
2015: 98
2014: 81
2013: 67
2012: 83
2011: 54
2010: 80
2009: 69
2008: 62

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

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

2017: 0.977
2016: 0.87
2015: 0.99
2014: 0.83
2013: 0.70
2012: 0.88
2011: 0.58
2010: 0.87
2009: 0.76
2008: 0.68

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Female Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2017: 297
2016: 197
2015: 20
2014: 19
2013: 18
2012: 15
2011: 21
2010: 9
2009: 17
2008: 18

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

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

2017: 0.277
2016: 0.18
2015: 0.19
2014: 0.19
2013: 0.18
2012: 0.15
2011: 0.22
2010: 0.09
2009: 0.18
2008: 0.19

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Long Gun Homicides

In Florida, according to figures13 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual long gun homicides total

1995: 5410 11

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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

In Florida, according to figures14 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is

1995: 0.3712

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Long Gun Homicides (CDC)

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

2017: 327
2016: 31
2015: 17
2014: 33
2013: 23
2012: 35
2011: 34
2010: 31
2009: 48
2008: 44
2007: 32
2006: 31
2005: 28
2004: 31
2003: 20
2002: 26
2001: 31
2000: 25
1999: 22

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

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

2017: 0.157
2016: 0.15
2015: 0.08
2014: 0.17
2013: 0.12
2012: 0.18
2011: 0.18
2010: 0.16
2009: 0.26
2008: 0.24
2007: 0.17
2006: 0.17
2005: 0.16
2004: 0.18
2003: 0.12
2002: 0.16
2001: 0.19
2000: 0.16
1999: 0.14

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Male Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2017: 257
2016: 267
2015: 15
2014: 28
2013: 18
2012: 22
2011: 21
2010: 19
2009: 35
2008: 35

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

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

2017: 0.247
2016: 0.26
2015: 0.15
2014: 0.29
2013: 0.19
2012: 0.23
2011: 0.23
2010: 0.21
2009: 0.38
2008: 0.39

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Female Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2017: 77
2016: 5
2015: 2
2014: 5
2013: 5
2012: 13
2011: 13
2010: 12
2009: 13
2008: 9

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

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

2017: 0.077
2016: 0.05
2015: 0.02
2014: 0.05
2013: 0.05
2012: 0.13
2011: 0.13
2010: 0.12
2009: 0.14
2008: 0.10

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Gun Homicides (Other)

ChartIn Florida, according to figures from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, annual firearm homicides (other) total

2012: 3649
2011: 301
2010: 280
2009: 283
2008: 324
2007: 319
2006: 290
2005: 200
2004: 214
2003: 190
2002: 160
2001: 163
2000: 133
1999: 113
1998: 197
1995: 2279 10 11

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

ChartIn Florida, according to figures from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the annual rate of firearm homicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2017: 3.757
2016: 4.14
2015: 3.68
2014: 3.44
2013: 3.62
2012: 3.77
2011: 3.72
2010: 3.44
2009: 3.59
2008: 4.11
2007: 1.74
2006: 1.60
2005: 1.12
2004: 1.23
2003: 1.12
2002: 0.96
2001: 1.00
2000: 0.83
1999: 0.72
1998: 1.27
1995: 1.56

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Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)

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

2017: 7867
2016: 8547
2015: 745
2014: 685
2013: 7087 11
2012: 729
2011: 708
2010: 647
2009: 670
2008: 762
2007: 834
2006: 726
2005: 564
2004: 587
2003: 627
2002: 583
2001: 512
2000: 389
1999: 495

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

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

2017: 3.757
2016: 4.14
2015: 3.68
2014: 3.44
2013: 3.62
2012: 3.77
2011: 3.72
2010: 3.44
2009: 3.59
2008: 4.11
2007: 4.54
2006: 4.00
2005: 3.16
2004: 3.37
2003: 3.69
2002: 3.49
2001: 3.13
2000: 2.43
1999: 3.14

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Male Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2017: 6607
2016: 7077
2015: 640
2014: 584
2013: 589
2012: 598
2011: 584
2010: 517
2009: 534
2008: 654

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

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

2017: 6.437
2016: 7.02
2015: 6.46
2014: 6.01
2013: 6.16
2012: 6.33
2011: 6.27
2010: 5.63
2009: 5.86
2008: 7.22

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Female Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2017: 1267
2016: 1477
2015: 105
2014: 101
2013: 119
2012: 131
2011: 124
2010: 130
2009: 136
2008: 108

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

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

2017: 1.177
2016: 1.39
2015: 1.01
2014: 0.99
2013: 1.19
2012: 1.33
2011: 1.27
2010: 1.35
2009: 1.43
2008: 1.14

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Florida, annual suicides by any means total

2017: 3,2197
2016: 3,1377
2015: 3,200
2014: 3,029
2013: 2,918
2012: 2,998
2011: 2,876
2010: 2,786
2009: 2,852
2008: 2,737
2007: 2,587
2006: 2,440
2005: 2,347
2004: 2,389
2003: 2,297
2002: 2,338
2001: 2,314
2000: 2,086
1999: 2,029

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

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

2017: 15.347
2016: 15.22
2015: 15.79
2014: 15.23
2013: 14.92
2012: 15.52
2011: 15.09
2010: 14.82
2009: 15.29
2008: 14.77
2007: 14.08
2006: 13.43
2005: 13.15
2004: 13.72
2003: 13.51
2002: 14.01
2001: 14.15
2000: 13.05
1999: 12.87

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Florida, annual male suicides by any means total

2017: 2,4877
2016: 2,3527
2015: 2,440
2014: 2,323
2013: 2,229
2012: 2,259
2011: 2,250
2010: 2,159
2009: 2,234
2008: 2,120

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

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

2017: 24.257
2016: 23.36
2015: 24.64
2014: 23.89
2013: 23.31
2012: 23.91
2011: 24.14
2010: 23.49
2009: 24.50
2008: 23.39

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Florida, annual female suicides by any means total

2017: 7327
2016: 7857
2015: 760
2014: 706
2013: 689
2012: 739
2011: 626
2010: 627
2009: 618
2008: 617

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

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

2017: 6.827
2016: 7.45
2015: 7.33
2014: 6.94
2013: 6.90
2012: 7.49
2011: 6.43
2010: 6.52
2009: 6.48
2008: 6.52

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn Florida, annual firearm suicides total

2017: 1,7237
2016: 1,6727
2015: 1,630
2014: 1,538
2013: 1,5668
2012: 1,550
2011: 1,490
2010: 1,454
2009: 1,472
2008: 1,397
2007: 1,284
2006: 1,227
2005: 1,163
2004: 1,197
2003: 1,242
2002: 1,205
2001: 1,197
2000: 1,186
1999: 1,136

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 8.217
2016: 8.11
2015: 8.04
2014: 7.73
2013: 8.01
2012: 8.02
2011: 7.82
2010: 7.73
2009: 7.89
2008: 7.54
2007: 6.99
2006: 6.75
2005: 6.52
2004: 6.87
2003: 7.30
2002: 7.22
2001: 7.32
2000: 7.42
1999: 7.21

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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Florida, annual male firearm suicides total

2017: 1,4677
2016: 1,3947
2015: 1,389
2014: 1,312
2013: 1,303
2012: 1,291
2011: 1,288
2010: 1,230
2009: 1,257
2008: 1,186

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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 14.307
2016: 13.84
2015: 14.03
2014: 13.49
2013: 13.63
2012: 13.66
2011: 13.82
2010: 13.39
2009: 13.79
2008: 13.09

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Florida, annual female firearm suicides total

2017: 2567
2016: 2787
2015: 241
2014: 226
2013: 263
2012: 259
2011: 202
2010: 224
2009: 215
2008: 211

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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 2.397
2016: 2.64
2015: 2.32
2014: 2.22
2013: 2.63
2012: 2.62
2011: 2.07
2010: 2.33
2009: 2.26
2008: 2.23

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Handgun Suicides

ChartIn Florida, annual handgun suicides total

2017: 4837
2016: 4827
2015: 463
2014: 400
2013: 3997
2012: 364
2011: 325
2010: 318
2009: 322
2008: 313
2007: 278
2006: 224
2005: 207
2004: 213
2003: 198
2002: 193
2001: 210
2000: 190
1999: 133

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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 2.307
2016: 2.34
2015: 2.28
2014: 2.01
2013: 2.04
2012: 1.88
2011: 1.71
2010: 1.69
2009: 1.73
2008: 1.69
2007: 1.51
2006: 1.23
2005: 1.16
2004: 1.22
2003: 1.16
2002: 1.16
2001: 1.28
2000: 1.19
1999: 0.84

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Male Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Florida, annual male handgun suicides total

2017: 3937
2016: 3957
2015: 397
2014: 327
2013: 314
2012: 295
2011: 276
2010: 253
2009: 258
2008: 257

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Rate of Male Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 3.837
2016: 3.92
2015: 4.01
2014: 3.36
2013: 3.28
2012: 3.12
2011: 2.96
2010: 2.75
2009: 2.83
2008: 2.84

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Female Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Florida, annual female handgun suicides total

2017: 907
2016: 877
2015: 66
2014: 73
2013: 85
2012: 69
2011: 49
2010: 65
2009: 64
2008: 56

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Rate of Female Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 0.847
2016: 0.83
2015: 0.64
2014: 0.72
2013: 0.85
2012: 0.70
2011: 0.50
2010: 0.68
2009: 0.67
2008: 0.59

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Long Gun Suicides

ChartIn Florida, the number of long gun suicides is

2017: 1707
2016: 1687
2015: 150
2014: 147
2013: 164
2012: 175
2011: 167
2010: 143
2009: 156
2008: 181
2007: 134
2006: 147
2005: 121
2004: 128
2003: 115
2002: 126
2001: 147
2000: 129
1999: 139

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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 0.817
2016: 0.82
2015: 0.74
2014: 0.74
2013: 0.84
2012: 0.91
2011: 0.88
2010: 0.76
2009: 0.84
2008: 0.98
2007: 0.73
2006: 0.81
2005: 0.68
2004: 0.73
2003: 0.68
2002: 0.75
2001: 0.90
2000: 0.81
1999: 0.88

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Male Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Florida, annual male long gun suicides total

2017: 1667
2016: 1567
2015: 139
2014: 137
2013: 155
2012: 165
2011: 157
2010: 135
2009: 150
2008: 170

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Rate of Male Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 1.627
2016: 1.55
2015: 1.40
2014: 1.41
2013: 1.62
2012: 1.75
2011: 1.68
2010: 1.47
2009: 1.65
2008: 1.88

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Female Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Florida, annual female long gun suicides total

2017: 47
2016: 127
2015: 11
2014: 10
2013: 9
2012: 10
2011: 10
2010: 8
2009: 6
2008: 11

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Rate of Female Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 0.047
2016: 0.11
2015: 0.11
2014: 0.10
2013: 0.09
2012: 0.10
2011: 0.10
2010: 0.08
2009: 0.06
2008: 0.12

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Gun Suicides (Other)

ChartIn Florida, annual gun suicides (other) total

2017: 1,0707
2016: 1,0227
2015: 1,017
2014: 991
2013: 1,0037
2012: 1,011
2011: 998
2010: 993
2009: 994
2008: 903
2007: 872
2006: 856
2005: 835
2004: 856
2003: 929
2002: 886
2001: 840
2000: 867
1999: 864

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

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

2017: 5.107
2016: 4.96
2015: 5.02
2014: 4.98
2013: 5.13
2012: 5.23
2011: 5.24
2010: 5.28
2009: 5.33
2008: 4.87
2007: 4.75
2006: 4.71
2005: 4.68
2004: 4.92
2003: 5.46
2002: 5.31
2001: 5.14
2000: 5.42
1999: 5.48

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Male Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Florida, annual male gun suicides (other) total

2017: 9087
2016: 8437
2015: 853
2014: 848
2013: 834
2012: 831
2011: 855
2010: 842
2009: 849
2008: 759

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

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

2017: 8.857
2016: 8.37
2015: 8.61
2014: 8.72
2013: 8.72
2012: 8.80
2011: 9.17
2010: 9.16
2009: 9.31
2008: 8.38

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Female Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Florida, annual female gun suicides (other) total

2017: 1627
2016: 1797
2015: 164
2014: 143
2013: 169
2012: 180
2011: 143
2010: 151
2009: 145
2008: 144

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

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

2017: 1.517
2016: 1.70
2015: 1.58
2014: 1.41
2013: 1.69
2012: 1.82
2011: 1.47
2010: 1.57
2009: 1.52
2008: 1.52

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Florida, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2017: 207
2016: 13
2015: 30
2014: 29
2013: 22
2012: 22
2011: 30
2010: 15
2009: 23
2008: 21
2007: 16
2006: 25
2005: 23
2004: 21
2003: 27
2002: 26
2001: 23
2000: 13
1999: 14

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 0.107
2016: 0.06
2015: 0.15
2014: 0.15
2013: 0.11
2012: 0.11
2011: 0.16
2010: 0.08
2009: 0.12
2008: 0.11
2007: 0.09
2006: 0.14
2005: 0.13
2004: 0.12
2003: 0.16
2002: 0.16
2001: 0.14
2000: 0.08
1999: 0.09

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Florida, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2017: 167
2016: 07
2015: 25
2014: 23
2013: 19
2012: 17
2011: 28
2010: 14
2009: 17
2008: 19

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 0.167
2016: 0
2015: 0.25
2014: 0.24
2013: 0.20
2012: 0.18
2011: 0.30
2010: 0.15
2009: 0.19
2008: 0.21

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Florida, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2017: 47
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 5
2014: 6
2013: 3
2012: 5
2011: 2
2010: 1
2009: 6
2008: 2

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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 0.047
2016: 07
2015: 0.05
2014: 0.06
2013: 0.03
2012: 0.05
2011: 0.02
2010: 0.01
2009: 0.06
2008: 0.02

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Unintentional Handgun Deaths

ChartIn Florida, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total

2017: 07
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 Florida, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0
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 Florida, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by handgun total

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Rate of Unintentional Male Handgun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Unintentional Female Handgun Deaths

ChartIn Florida, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by handgun total

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Rate of Unintentional Female Handgun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Unintentional Long Gun Deaths

ChartIn Florida, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total

2017: 07
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 Florida, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0
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 Florida, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by long gun total

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Unintentional Female Long Gun Deaths

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

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)

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

2017: 127
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 24
2014: 20
2013: 15
2012: 15
2011: 19
2010: 11
2009: 13
2008: 12
2007: 13
2006: 17
2005: 15
2004: 14
2003: 21
2002: 15
2001: 11
2000: 13
1999: 11

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

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

2017: 0.067
2016: 0
2015: 0.12
2014: 0.10
2013: 0.08
2012: 0.08
2011: 0.10
2010: 0.06
2009: 0.07
2008: 0.06
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.12
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths (Other)

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 21
2014: 16
2013: 13
2012: 12
2011: 18
2010: 10
2009: 11
2008: 10

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0.21
2014: 0.16
2013: 0.14
2012: 0.13
2011: 0.19
2010: 0.11
2009: 0.12
2008: 0.11

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths (Other)

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

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 3
2014: 4
2013: 2
2012: 3
2011: 1
2010: 1
2009: 2
2008: 2

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0.03
2014: 0.04
2013: 0.02
2012: 0.03
2011: 0.01
2010: 0.01
2009: 0.02
2008: 0.02

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 167
2016: 13
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 11
2012: 15
2011: 18
2010: 15
2009: 0
2008: 12
2007: 16
2006: 10
2005: 7
2004: 14
2003: 3
2002: 8
2001: 14
2000: 11
1999: 14

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

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

2017: 0.087
2016: 0.06
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0.06
2012: 0.08
2011: 0.09
2010: 0.08
2009: 0
2008: 0.06
2007: 0.09
2006: 0.06
2005: 0.04
2004: 0.08
2003: 0.02
2002: 0.05
2001: 0.09
2000: 0.07
1999: 0.09

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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 137
2016: 107
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 12
2011: 16
2010: 12
2009: 0
2008: 0

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

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

2017: 0.137
2016: 0.10
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0.13
2011: 0.17
2010: 0.13
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 37
2016: 3
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 3
2011: 2
2010: 3
2009: 0
2008: 0

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

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

2017: 0.037
2016: 0.03
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0.03
2011: 0.02
2010: 0.03
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 07
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 Florida, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0
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 Florida, annual male deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Female Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 07
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 Florida, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0
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 Florida, annual male deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Female Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 157
2016: 12
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 13
2011: 15
2010: 12
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 10
2007: 13
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 11
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 11
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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

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

2017: 0.077
2016: 0.06
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0.07
2011: 0.08
2010: 0.06
2009: 0
2008: 0.05
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 Florida, annual male deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total

2017: 127
2016: 107
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 10
2011: 13
2010: 10
2009: 0
2008: 0

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

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

2017: 0.127
2016: 0.10
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0.11
2011: 0.14
2010: 0.11
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Female Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 37
2016: 2
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 3
2011: 2
2010: 2
2009: 0
2008: 0

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

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

2017: 0.037
2016: 0.02
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0.03
2011: 0.02
2010: 0.02
2009: 0
2008: 0

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Legal Intervention Gun Homicides

ChartIn Florida, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total

2017: 187
2016: 14
2015: 16
2014: 23
2013: 27
2012: 24
2011: 23
2010: 17
2009: 18
2008: 18
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)15
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)
1998: 0 (suppressed)
1997: 0 (suppressed)
1996: 11
1995: 10

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 Florida at a rate of 14.216 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, Florida ranked at No. 2916 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 Florida is categorised as permissive17

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Florida includes the Florida Statutes 2013 and the Constitution of Florida 196818

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Florida are regulated by the State of Florida19 20 21

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Florida, the right to private gun ownership is conditionally guaranteed by the US Constitution,22 as limited by federal law23 and state law24 20 21

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Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Florida, civilians are not allowed to possess machine guns, unless manufactured prior to 19 May 1986,25 but civilians are allowed to possess assault weapons,26 .50 calibre rifles27 and large capacity ammunition magazines28 20 21

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In Florida, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited with only narrow exemptions25 29 20 21

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Florida, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted without a licence26 20 21

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Regulation of Handguns

In Florida, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted without a licence30 20 21

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Florida, non-prohibited persons of minimum age30 31 20 21 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 Florida is 18 years32 20 21

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Florida stipulates33 20 21 that firearm possession should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Florida, 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 handgun34 20 21

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Florida, the law does not require (registration prohibited)35 20 21 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 Florida, licensed firearm dealers are required (for handguns and secondhand dealers)36 20 21 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 Florida, the private sale and transfer of firearms is permitted37 20 21

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Florida, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is not unlawful38 20 21

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Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Florida is not obliged39 37 20 21 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 Florida is obliged39 20 21 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Florida, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is not limited40 20 21

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Number of Licensed Gun Dealers

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

2019: 6,88241
2018: 7,12442
2017: 7,20143
2015: 7,50744
2014: 7,63445
2013: 7,49446
2012: 6,95147
2011: 6,37448

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Florida, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 3 days (handguns)49 20 21

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Florida, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated50 20 21 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Florida include51 20 21 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 Florida do not include52 20 21 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Florida include53 51 20 21 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Florida, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited54 20 21

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Florida, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit34 20 21

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Hidden Handgun Permit May, or Shall Be Issued

In Florida, local licensing authorities "shall issue", without room for discretion,34 55 20 21 a hidden handgun carry permit to any non-prohibited person who applies

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Reciprocity for Hidden Handgun Permit Holders

In Florida, gun owners with a permit to carry hidden handguns issued in another jurisdiction are granted (by mutual agreement)34 20 21 reciprocal rights

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Exempting Hidden Handgun Permit Holders from Background Checks

In Florida, gun owners with a valid permit to carry a hidden handgun are not exempt34 20 21 from background checks when buying from a licensed gun dealer

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Gun Free Zones

In Florida, private guns are prohibited in places of nuisance, police stations, detention facilities, prisons, jails, courtrooms, polling places, state buildings, bars and restaurants, airports, mental health institutes, pharmacies56 53 and schools57 20 21

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 Florida as ‘F’58

Gun Law Ranking – Brady Campaign

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

2011: 359
2010: 560
2009: 661
2008: 662
2007: 863

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Gun Law Ranking – Open Society Institute

In its Comparative Survey of State Firearm Laws, the Open Society Institute ranked Florida at No. 1764 among 50 US States

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal Profile

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About SDG 16

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part. SDG 16,65 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2). In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.

Marking and Tracing

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Firearm Marking

In Florida, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law66 67 68 69 20 21

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Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In Florida, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not70 20 21 recorded in a register

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