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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

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

2004: 43.0%1
2002: 43.7%2
2001: 42.1%3

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

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

2004: 42.88%4

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Proportion of Households with Firearms by Decade

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

2001/2010: 54.7%5 6
1991/2000: 62.5%
1981/1990: 64.6%

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Kansas, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 3837
2015: 330
2014: 3298
2013: 331
2012: 377
2011: 329
2010: 300
2009: 303
2008: 277
2007: 292
2006: 299
2005: 257
2004: 294
2003: 304
2002: 268
2001: 267
2000: 299
1999: 269

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

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

2016: 13.177
2015: 11.33
2014: 11.33
2013: 11.44
2012: 13.06
2011: 11.46
2010: 10.51
2009: 10.70
2008: 9.86
2007: 10.49
2006: 10.82
2005: 9.36
2004: 10.75
2003: 11.16
2002: 9.88
2001: 9.88
2000: 11.12
1999: 10.04

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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Kansas, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 3337
2015: 280
2014: 285
2013: 289
2012: 330

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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 237
2015: 19.26
2014: 19.69
2013: 20.04
2012: 22.99

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Kansas, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 507
2015: 50
2014: 44
2013: 42
2012: 47

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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 3.437
2015: 3.43
2014: 3.02
2013: 2.89
2012: 3.24

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Kansas, annual homicides by any means total

2016: 1477
2015: 128
2014: 102
2013: 116
2012: 102
2011: 123
2010: 105
2009: 128
2008: 112
2007: 115
2006: 114
2005: 106
2004: 117
2003: 121
2002: 129
2001: 143
2000: 141
1999: 137

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

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

2016: 5.067
2015: 4.40
2014: 3.51
2013: 4.01
2012: 3.53
2011: 4.29
2010: 3.68
2009: 4.52
2008: 3.99
2007: 4.13
2006: 4.13
2005: 3.86
2004: 4.28
2003: 4.44
2002: 4.75
2001: 5.29
2000: 5.24
1999: 5.12

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Kansas, annual male homicides by any means total

2016: 1137
2015: 87
2014: 73
2013: 84
2012: 70

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

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

2016: 7.817
2015: 5.99
2014: 5.04
2013: 5.83
2012: 4.88

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Kansas, annual female homicides by any means total

2016: 347
2015: 41
2014: 29
2013: 32
2012: 32

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

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

2016: 2.337
2015: 2.81
2014: 1.99
2013: 2.20
2012: 2.21

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Kansas, annual firearm homicides total

2016: 1137
2015: 95
2014: 73
2013: 798
2012: 67
2011: 81
2010: 68
2009: 92
2008: 77
2007: 71
2006: 73
2005: 61
2004: 85
2003: 78
2002: 74
2001: 91
2000: 101
1999: 88

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 3.897
2015: 3.26
2014: 2.51
2013: 2.73
2012: 2.32
2011: 2.82
2010: 2.38
2009: 3.25
2008: 2.74
2007: 2.55
2006: 2.64
2005: 2.22
2004: 3.11
2003: 2.86
2002: 2.73
2001: 3.37
2000: 3.76
1999: 3.29

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Kansas, annual male firearm homicides total

2016: 937
2015: 75
2014: 57
2013: 63
2012: 51

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 6.427
2015: 5.16
2014: 3.94
2013: 4.37
2012: 3.55

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Kansas, annual female firearm homicides total

2016: 207
2015: 20
2014: 16
2013: 16
2012: 16

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.377
2015: 1.37
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Handgun Homicides

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

2016: 4310 11
2015: 51
2014: 22
2013: 39
2012: 36
2011: 31
2010: 30
2009: 38
2008: 41
2007: 29
2006: 33
2005: 20
2004: 31
2003: 38
2002: 19
2001: 22

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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.4813
2015: 1.76
2014: 0.76
2013: 1.35
2012: 1.25
2011: 1.08
2010: 1.05
2009: 1.34
2008: 1.46
2007: 1.04
2006: 1.19
2005: 0.73
2004: 1.13
2003: 1.40
2002: 0.70
2001: 0.81

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Handgun Homicides (CDC)

ChartIn Kansas, 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: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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

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

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

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Male Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2016: 610 11
2015: 8
2014: 8
2013: 14
2012: 2
2011: 8
2010: 5
2009: 9
2008: 5
2007: 8
2006: 10
2005: 12
2004: 4
2003: 9
2002: 1
2001: 8

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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0.2113
2015: 0.28
2014: 0.28
2013: 0.48
2012: 0.07
2011: 0.28
2010: 0.17
2009: 0.32
2008: 0.18
2007: 0.29
2006: 0.36
2005: 0.44
2004: 0.15
2003: 0.33
2002: 0.04
2001: 0.30

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Long Gun Homicides (CDC)

ChartIn Kansas, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual long gun 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: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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

ChartIn Kansas, 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: 0.00 (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 Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

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

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

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

2016: 1210 11
2015: 32
2014: 26
2013: 25
2012: 12
2011: 34
2010: 28
2009: 38
2008: 15
2007: 26
2006: 27
2005: 20
2004: 10
2003: 15
2002: 7
2001: 3

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

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

2016: 0.4113
2015: 1.10
2014: 0.90
2013: 0.86
2012: 0.42
2011: 1.18
2010: 0.98
2009: 1.34
2008: 0.53
2007: 0.93
2006: 0.98
2005: 0.73
2004: 0.37
2003: 0.55
2002: 0.26
2001: 0.11

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Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 1107
2015: 86
2014: 66
2013: 727 11
2012: 60
2011: 68
2010: 60
2009: 88
2008: 72
2007: 61
2006: 61
2005: 57
2004: 72
2003: 69
2002: 66
2001: 82
2000: 85
1999: 81

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

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

2016: 3.787
2015: 2.95
2014: 2.27
2013: 2.49
2012: 2.08
2011: 2.37
2010: 2.10
2009: 3.11
2008: 2.56
2007: 2.19
2006: 2.21
2005: 2.08
2004: 2.63
2003: 2.53
2002: 2.43
2001: 3.03
2000: 3.16
1999: 3.02

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Male Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 917
2015: 67
2014: 51
2013: 57
2012: 47

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

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

2016: 6.297
2015: 4.61
2014: 3.52
2013: 3.95
2012: 3.27

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Female Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 197
2015: 19
2014: 15
2013: 15
2012: 13

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

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

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

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Kansas, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 5147
2015: 477
2014: 455
2013: 424
2012: 502
2011: 394
2010: 401
2009: 382
2008: 337
2007: 382
2006: 379
2005: 362
2004: 370
2003: 347
2002: 345
2001: 293
2000: 325
1999: 299

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

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

2016: 17.687
2015: 16.38
2014: 15.67
2013: 14.65
2012: 17.39
2011: 13.73
2010: 14.05
2009: 13.49
2008: 12.00
2007: 13.72
2006: 13.72
2005: 13.19
2004: 13.53
2003: 12.74
2002: 12.71
2001: 10.84
2000: 12.09
1999: 11.16

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Kansas, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 4027
2015: 374
2014: 356
2013: 344
2012: 411

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

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

2016: 27.777
2015: 25.73
2014: 24.60
2013: 23.86
2012: 28.64

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Kansas, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 1127
2015: 103
2014: 99
2013: 80
2012: 91

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

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

2016: 7.677
2015: 7.06
2014: 6.80
2013: 5.51
2012: 6.27

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn Kansas, annual firearm suicides total

2016: 2577
2015: 224
2014: 238
2013: 2418
2012: 297
2011: 233
2010: 210
2009: 200
2008: 185
2007: 213
2006: 211
2005: 188
2004: 204
2003: 211
2002: 184
2001: 160
2000: 186
1999: 166

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 8.847
2015: 7.69
2014: 8.20
2013: 8.33
2012: 10.29
2011: 8.12
2010: 7.36
2009: 7.06
2008: 6.59
2007: 7.65
2006: 7.64
2005: 6.85
2004: 7.46
2003: 7.75
2002: 6.78
2001: 5.92
2000: 6.92
1999: 6.20

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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Kansas, annual male firearm suicides total

2016: 2287
2015: 195
2014: 212
2013: 216
2012: 266

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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 15.757
2015: 13.41
2014: 14.65
2013: 14.98
2012: 18.53

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Kansas, annual female firearm suicides total

2016: 297
2015: 29
2014: 26
2013: 25
2012: 31

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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.997
2015: 1.99
2014: 1.78
2013: 1.72
2012: 2.14

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Handgun Suicides

ChartIn Kansas, annual handgun suicides total

2016: 417
2015: 29
2014: 28
2013: 36
2012: 49
2011: 28
2010: 29
2009: 25
2008: 22
2007: 32
2006: 25
2005: 16
2004: 17
2003: 16
2002: 20
2001: 13
2000: 26
1999: 28

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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.587
2015: 1.13
2014: 1.07
2013: 1.35
2012: 1.94
2011: 0.98
2010: 1.02
2009: 0.88
2008: 0.78
2007: 1.15
2006: 0.90
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.74
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.97
1999: 1.05

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Male Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Kansas, annual male handgun suicides total

2016: 417
2015: 29
2014: 28
2013: 36
2012: 49

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Rate of Male Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 2.837
2015: 2
2014: 1.93
2013: 2.50
2012: 3.41

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Female Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, the number of long gun suicides is

2016: 287
2015: 21
2014: 30
2013: 26
2012: 37
2011: 25
2010: 34
2009: 26
2008: 20
2007: 37
2006: 31
2005: 36
2004: 37
2003: 31
2002: 27
2001: 26
2000: 28
1999: 34

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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.037
2015: 0.76
2014: 1.14
2013: 0.93
2012: 1.32
2011: 0.87
2010: 1.19
2009: 0.92
2008: 0.71
2007: 1.33
2006: 1.12
2005: 1.31
2004: 1.35
2003: 1.14
2002: 1.00
2001: 0.96
2000: 1.04
1999: 1.27

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Male Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Kansas, annual male long gun suicides total

2016: 287
2015: 21
2014: 30
2013: 26
2012: 37

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Rate of Male Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.937
2015: 1.44
2014: 2.07
2013: 1.80
2012: 2.58

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Female Long Gun Suicide Victims

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

2016: 1817
2015: 169
2014: 174
2013: 1757
2012: 203
2011: 180
2010: 147
2009: 149
2008: 143
2007: 144
2006: 155
2005: 136
2004: 150
2003: 164
2002: 137
2001: 121
2000: 132
1999: 104

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

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

2016: 6.237
2015: 5.80
2014: 5.99
2013: 6.05
2012: 7.03
2011: 6.27
2010: 5.15
2009: 5.26
2008: 5.09
2007: 5.17
2006: 5.61
2005: 4.95
2004: 5.49
2003: 6.02
2002: 5.05
2001: 4.48
2000: 4.91
1999: 3.88

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Male Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Kansas, annual male gun suicides (other) total

2016: 1597
2015: 145
2014: 154
2013: 154
2012: 180

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

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

2016: 10.987
2015: 9.98
2014: 10.64
2013: 10.68
2012: 12.54

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Female Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Kansas, annual female gun suicides (other) total

2016: 227
2015: 24
2014: 20
2013: 21
2012: 23

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

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

2016: 1.517
2015: 1.65
2014: 1.37
2013: 1.45
2012: 1.59

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Kansas, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)8
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 12
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 11
2007: 3
2006: 4
2005: 5
2004: 2
2003: 8
2002: 9
2001: 11
2000: 8
1999: 10

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.42
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.39
2007: 0.11
2006: 0.14
2005: 0.18
2004: 0.07
2003: 0.29
2002: 0.33
2001: 0.41
2000: 0.30
1999: 0.37

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Kansas, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

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

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

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

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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Kansas, 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 Kansas, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by handgun total

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

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Rate of Unintentional Male Handgun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 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 Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 People

ChartIn Kansas, 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: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths (Other)

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

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

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

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

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)8
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 1
2006: 3
2005: 1
2004: 1
2003: 1
2002: 1
2001: 3
2000: 4
1999: 4

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

ChartIn Kansas, 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: 0.04
2006: 0.11
2005: 0.04
2004: 0.04
2003: 0.04
2002: 0.04
2001: 0.11
2000: 0.15
1999: 0.15

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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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: 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 Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 10
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 218
2010: 7
2009: 3
2008: 119
2007: 3
2006: 4
2005: 1
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 4
2001: 0 (suppressed)20
2000: 2
1999: 0 (suppressed)
1998: 0 (suppressed)
1997: 0 (suppressed)
1996: 0 (suppressed)
1995: 0 (suppressed)

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 Kansas at a rate of 18.821 per 100,000 inhabitants

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Suppliers of Crime Guns to Other US States (Rank)

When crime guns seized in the United States were traced, Kansas ranked at No. 2121 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 Kansas is categorised as permissive22

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Kansas includes the Kansas Statutes 2012 and the Constitution of Kansas 185923

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Kansas are regulated by the State of Kansas (with some exceptions for local municipalities)24 25 26

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Kansas, 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 Kansas, civilians are not allowed to possess machine guns, unless manufactured prior to 19 May 1986,30 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 Kansas, private possession of fully automatic weapons is permitted subject to licensing and registration, if manufactured prior to 19 May 198630 34 25 26

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

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

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Regulation of Handguns

In Kansas, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted without a licence35 36 25 26

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is 18 years for handguns possession (no minimum age for shotguns and rifles), no minimum age for purchase37 25 26

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

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

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Firearm Safety Training

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

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is not obliged44 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 Kansas is not obliged (under State Law)45 25 26 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Kansas, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is not limited46 25 26

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Number of Licensed Gun Dealers

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

2015: 1,95247
2014: 1,91948
2013: 1,93949
2012: 1,82650
2011: 1,75951

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Kansas, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined52 25 26

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Kansas, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated53 25 26 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Kansas do not include54 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 Kansas do not include55 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

Regulations in Kansas include56 54 25 26 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm Marking

In Kansas, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law57 58 59 60 25 26

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Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In Kansas, 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 Kansas, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed without a permit44 25 26

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Kansas, 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 Kansas, local licensing authorities "shall issue", without room for discretion,39 62 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 Kansas, gun owners with a permit to carry hidden handguns issued in another jurisdiction are granted (recognises all states)39 25 26 reciprocal rights

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Exempting Hidden Handgun Permit Holders from Background Checks

In Kansas, gun owners with a valid permit to carry a hidden handgun are exempt (concealed weapons permits issued on or after 7/1/10)63 25 26 from background checks when buying from a licensed gun dealer

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Gun Free Zones

In Kansas, private guns are prohibited in court houses, police stations, areas renowned for unlawful activity, detention facilities, polling places, state office buildings, athletic events, bars (not including restaurants), care facilities (children) and 'child exchange and visitation centers', mental health clinics and licensed psychiatric hospitals, churches, any private business prohibiting firearms, libraries64 and schools65 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 Kansas as ‘F’66

Gun Law Ranking – Brady Campaign

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

2011: 467
2010: 468
2009: 769
2008: 770
2007: 771

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Gun Law Ranking – Open Society Institute

In its Comparative Survey of State Firearm Laws, the Open Society Institute ranked Kansas at No. 3372 among 50 US States

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