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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

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

2004: 41.0%1
2002: 40.3%2
2001: 38.4%3

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

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

2004: 38.96%4

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Proportion of Households with Firearms by Decade

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

2001/2010: 50.0%5 6
1991/2000: 56.9%
1981/1990: 54.6%

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Michigan, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 1,2307
2015: 1,164
2014: 1,0958
2013: 1,190
2012: 1,222
2011: 1,156
2010: 1,076
2009: 1,095
2008: 1,081
2007: 1,095
2006: 1,157
2005: 1,074
2004: 1,048
2003: 1,030
2002: 1,092
2001: 1,077
2000: 1,071
1999: 1,072

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

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

2016: 12.397
2015: 11.73
2014: 11.05
2013: 12.03
2012: 12.36
2011: 11.71
2010: 10.89
2009: 11.06
2008: 10.87
2007: 10.95
2006: 11.53
2005: 10.69
2004: 10.42
2003: 10.26
2002: 10.90
2001: 10.78
2000: 10.78
1999: 10.96

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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Michigan, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 1,0687
2015: 1,025
2014: 955
2013: 1,044
2012: 1,086

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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 21.867
2015: 21.01
2014: 19.62
2013: 21.48
2012: 22.39

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Michigan, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 1627
2015: 139
2014: 140
2013: 146
2012: 136

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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 3.217
2015: 2.76
2014: 2.78
2013: 2.90
2012: 2.70

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Michigan, annual homicides by any means total

2016: 6187
2015: 582
2014: 583
2013: 627
2012: 723
2011: 654
2010: 610
2009: 656
2008: 644
2007: 704
2006: 722
2005: 677
2004: 673
2003: 650
2002: 696
2001: 689
2000: 722
1999: 759

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

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

2016: 6.227
2015: 5.87
2014: 5.88
2013: 6.34
2012: 7.32
2011: 6.62
2010: 6.17
2009: 6.63
2008: 6.47
2007: 7.04
2006: 7.19
2005: 6.74
2004: 6.69
2003: 6.47
2002: 6.95
2001: 6.90
2000: 7.26
1999: 7.67

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Michigan, annual male homicides by any means total

2016: 4957
2015: 473
2014: 460
2013: 505
2012: 604

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

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

2016: 10.137
2015: 9.70
2014: 9.45
2013: 10.39
2012: 12.45

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Michigan, annual female homicides by any means total

2016: 1237
2015: 109
2014: 123
2013: 122
2012: 119

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

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

2016: 2.447
2015: 2.16
2014: 2.44
2013: 2.42
2012: 2.36

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Michigan, annual firearm homicides total

2016: 4827
2015: 436
2014: 411
2013: 4938
2012: 579
2011: 511
2010: 440
2009: 495
2008: 489
2007: 506
2006: 536
2005: 491
2004: 488
2003: 477
2002: 489
2001: 499
2000: 504
1999: 516

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 4.857
2015: 4.39
2014: 4.15
2013: 4.98
2012: 5.86
2011: 5.17
2010: 4.45
2009: 5.00
2008: 4.92
2007: 5.06
2006: 5.34
2005: 4.89
2004: 4.85
2003: 4.75
2002: 4.88
2001: 4.99
2000: 5.07
1999: 5.21

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Michigan, annual male firearm homicides total

2016: 4137
2015: 379
2014: 356
2013: 423
2012: 502

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 8.457
2015: 7.77
2014: 7.31
2013: 8.70
2012: 10.35

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Michigan, annual female firearm homicides total

2016: 697
2015: 57
2014: 55
2013: 70
2012: 77

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.377
2015: 1.13
2014: 1.09
2013: 1.39
2012: 1.53

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Handgun Homicides

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

2016: 19110 11
2015: 148
2014: 209
2013: 203
2012: 309
2011: 267
2010: 239
2009: 239
2008: 165
2007: 180
2006: 208
2005: 195
2004: 364
2003: 324
2002: 355
2001: 340
2000: 231
1999: 198
1998: 200
1997: 235
1996: 225
1995: 284

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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.9213
2015: 1.49
2014: 2.11
2013: 2.05
2012: 3.13
2011: 2.70
2010: 2.42
2009: 2.41
2008: 1.66
2007: 1.80
2006: 2.07
2005: 1.94
2004: 3.62
2003: 3.23
2002: 3.54
2001: 3.40
2000: 2.32
1999: 2.00
1998: 2.03
1997: 2.40
1996: 2.31
1995: 2.94

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Handgun Homicides (CDC)

ChartIn Michigan, 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: 12
2008: 12
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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, according to figures14 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual long gun homicides total

2016: 2710 11
2015: 20
2014: 9
2013: 39
2012: 55
2011: 44
2010: 39
2009: 44
2008: 24
2007: 55
2006: 54
2005: 58
2004: 45
2003: 38
2002: 59
2001: 60
2000: 42
1999: 51
1998: 64
1997: 78
1996: 70
1995: 99

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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0.2713
2015: 0.20
2014: 0.09
2013: 0.39
2012: 0.56
2011: 0.45
2010: 0.39
2009: 0.44
2008: 0.24
2007: 0.55
2006: 0.54
2005: 0.58
2004: 0.45
2003: 0.38
2002: 0.59
2001: 0.60
2000: 0.42
1999: 0.52
1998: 0.65
1997: 0.80
1996: 0.71
1995: 1.02

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Long Gun Homicides (CDC)

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

2016: 107
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 13
2012: 17
2011: 20
2010: 23
2009: 26
2008: 21
2007: 26
2006: 38
2005: 31
2004: 26
2003: 26
2002: 26
2001: 32
2000: 31
1999: 31

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

ChartIn Michigan, 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: 0.21
2012: 0.23
2011: 0.20
2010: 0.23
2009: 0.26
2008: 0.21
2007: 0.26
2006: 0.38
2005: 0.31
2004: 0.26
2003: 0.26
2002: 0.26
2001: 0.32
2000: 0.31
1999: 0.31

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Male Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2016: 107
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 13
2012: 17

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

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

2016: 22510 11
2015: 221
2014: 124
2013: 198
2012: 172
2011: 139
2010: 135
2009: 154
2008: 186
2007: 209
2006: 236
2005: 168
2004: 47
2003: 70
2002: 49
2001: 67
2000: 201
1999: 236
1998: 175
1997: 164
1996: 185
1995: 176

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

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

2016: 2.2713
2015: 2.23
2014: 1.25
2013: 2.00
2012: 1.74
2011: 1.41
2010: 1.37
2009: 1.56
2008: 1.87
2007: 2.09
2006: 2.35
2005: 1.67
2004: 0.47
2003: 0.70
2002: 0.49
2001: 0.67
2000: 2.02
1999: 2.38
1998: 1.78
1997: 1.67
1996: 1.90
1995: 1.82

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Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 4607
2015: 420
2014: 398
2013: 4677 11
2012: 555
2011: 487
2010: 409
2009: 457
2008: 456
2007: 473
2006: 491
2005: 452
2004: 455
2003: 444
2002: 458
2001: 459
2000: 468
1999: 483

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

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

2016: 4.637
2015: 4.23
2014: 4.02
2013: 4.72
2012: 5.62
2011: 4.93
2010: 4.14
2009: 4.62
2008: 4.58
2007: 4.73
2006: 4.89
2005: 4.50
2004: 4.52
2003: 4.42
2002: 4.57
2001: 4.59
2000: 4.71
1999: 4.88

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Male Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 3967
2015: 371
2014: 346
2013: 406
2012: 484

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

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

2016: 8.117
2015: 7.61
2014: 7.11
2013: 8.36
2012: 9.98

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Female Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 647
2015: 49
2014: 52
2013: 61
2012: 71

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

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

2016: 1.277
2015: 0.97
2014: 1.03
2013: 1.21
2012: 1.41

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Michigan, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 1,3627
2015: 1,408
2014: 1,352
2013: 1,293
2012: 1,258
2011: 1,221
2010: 1,263
2009: 1,169
2008: 1,180
2007: 1,131
2006: 1,139
2005: 1,108
2004: 1,098
2003: 1,029
2002: 1,106
2001: 1,051
2000: 974
1999: 974

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

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

2016: 13.727
2015: 14.19
2014: 13.64
2013: 13.07
2012: 12.73
2011: 12.37
2010: 12.78
2009: 11.81
2008: 11.86
2007: 11.31
2006: 11.35
2005: 11.02
2004: 10.92
2003: 10.25
2002: 11.04
2001: 10.52
2000: 9.80
1999: 9.84

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Michigan, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 1,0627
2015: 1,106
2014: 1,060
2013: 1,014
2012: 1,006

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

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

2016: 21.747
2015: 22.67
2014: 21.77
2013: 20.87
2012: 20.74

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Michigan, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 3007
2015: 302
2014: 292
2013: 279
2012: 252

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

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

2016: 5.957
2015: 5.99
2014: 5.79
2013: 5.54
2012: 5.01

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn Michigan, annual firearm suicides total

2016: 7177
2015: 692
2014: 671
2013: 6748
2012: 623
2011: 619
2010: 601
2009: 575
2008: 570
2007: 558
2006: 598
2005: 554
2004: 532
2003: 523
2002: 578
2001: 542
2000: 531
1999: 542

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 7.227
2015: 6.97
2014: 6.77
2013: 6.81
2012: 6.30
2011: 6.27
2010: 6.08
2009: 5.81
2008: 5.73
2007: 5.58
2006: 5.96
2005: 5.51
2004: 5.29
2003: 5.21
2002: 5.77
2001: 5.42
2000: 5.34
1999: 5.48

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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Michigan, annual male firearm suicides total

2016: 6287
2015: 615
2014: 588
2013: 603
2012: 565

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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 12.867
2015: 12.61
2014: 12.08
2013: 12.41
2012: 11.65

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Michigan, annual female firearm suicides total

2016: 897
2015: 77
2014: 83
2013: 71
2012: 58

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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.767
2015: 1.53
2014: 1.65
2013: 1.41
2012: 1.15

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Handgun Suicides

ChartIn Michigan, annual handgun suicides total

2016: 797
2015: 81
2014: 76
2013: 957
2012: 84
2011: 92
2010: 73
2009: 76
2008: 74
2007: 61
2006: 74
2005: 44
2004: 31
2003: 27
2002: 19
2001: 20
2000: 17
1999: 24

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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0.807
2015: 0.82
2014: 0.77
2013: 0.96
2012: 0.85
2011: 0.93
2010: 0.74
2009: 0.77
2008: 0.74
2007: 0.61
2006: 0.74
2005: 0.44
2004: 0.31
2003: 0.27
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.20
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.24

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Male Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Michigan, annual male handgun suicides total

2016: 617
2015: 67
2014: 62
2013: 80
2012: 73

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Rate of Male Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.257
2015: 1.37
2014: 1.27
2013: 1.65
2012: 1.50

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Female Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Michigan, annual female handgun suicides total

2016: 187
2015: 14
2014: 14
2013: 15
2012: 11

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Rate of Female Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1197
2015: 112
2014: 141
2013: 122
2012: 129
2011: 135
2010: 125
2009: 133
2008: 134
2007: 143
2006: 134
2005: 138
2004: 136
2003: 111
2002: 126
2001: 104
2000: 120
1999: 124

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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.277
2015: 1.20
2014: 1.51
2013: 1.29
2012: 1.39
2011: 1.37
2010: 1.26
2009: 1.34
2008: 1.35
2007: 1.43
2006: 1.34
2005: 1.37
2004: 1.35
2003: 1.11
2002: 1.26
2001: 1.04
2000: 1.21
1999: 1.25

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Male Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Michigan, annual male long gun suicides total

2016: 1197
2015: 112
2014: 141
2013: 122
2012: 129

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Rate of Male Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 2.447
2015: 2.30
2014: 2.90
2013: 2.51
2012: 2.66

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Female Long Gun Suicide Victims

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

2016: 5127
2015: 492
2014: 445
2013: 4517
2012: 402
2011: 392
2010: 403
2009: 366
2008: 362
2007: 354
2006: 390
2005: 372
2004: 365
2003: 385
2002: 433
2001: 418
2000: 394
1999: 394

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

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

2016: 5.167
2015: 4.96
2014: 4.49
2013: 4.56
2012: 4.07
2011: 3.97
2010: 4.08
2009: 3.70
2008: 3.64
2007: 3.54
2006: 3.89
2005: 3.70
2004: 3.63
2003: 3.83
2002: 4.32
2001: 4.18
2000: 3.96
1999: 3.98

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Male Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Michigan, annual male gun suicides (other) total

2016: 4487
2015: 436
2014: 385
2013: 401
2012: 363

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

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

2016: 9.177
2015: 8.94
2014: 7.91
2013: 8.25
2012: 7.48

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Female Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Michigan, annual female gun suicides (other) total

2016: 647
2015: 56
2014: 60
2013: 50
2012: 39

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

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

2016: 1.277
2015: 1.11
2014: 1.19
2013: 0.99
2012: 0.77

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2016: 117
2015: 11
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 12
2010: 16
2009: 12
2008: 11
2007: 12
2006: 11
2005: 15
2004: 14
2003: 9
2002: 11
2001: 14
2000: 16
1999: 14

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.12
2010: 0.16
2009: 0.12
2008: 0.11
2007: 0.12
2006: 0.11
2005: 0.15
2004: 0.14
2003: 0.09
2002: 0.11
2001: 0.14
2000: 0.16
1999: 0.14

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Michigan, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2016: 117
2015: 11
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2016: 117
2015: 10
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)8
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 8
2006: 6
2005: 4
2004: 9
2003: 10
2002: 6
2001: 8
2000: 6
1999: 7

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

ChartIn Michigan, 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)
2008: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.08
2006: 0.06
2005: 0.04
2004: 0.09
2003: 0.10
2002: 0.06
2001: 0.08
2000: 0.06
1999: 0.07

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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2016: 117
2015: 10
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0

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

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

2016: 107
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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, annual male deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 107
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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 10
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 4218
2010: 30
2009: 23
2008: 1019
2007: 20
2006: 18
2005: 2
2004: 19
2003: 29
2002: 11
2001: 2520
2000: 33
1999: 21
1998: 29
1997: 25
1996: 33
1995: 42

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 Michigan at a rate of 6.921 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, Michigan ranked at No. 4221 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 Michigan is categorised as permissive22

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Michigan includes the Michigan Compiled Laws and the Constitution of Michigan 196323

Firearm Regulation Authority

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

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Michigan, 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 Michigan, civilians are not allowed to possess machine guns, unless possessed 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 Michigan, private possession of fully automatic weapons is permitted subject to federal licensing and registration30 34 25 26

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

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

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Regulation of Handguns

In Michigan, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted with a permit to acquire handguns35 36 25 26

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Michigan, non-prohibited persons of minimum age (but a purchase licence is required for handguns)36 35 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 Michigan is 18 years37 25 26

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a permit to acquire handguns in Michigan, being a federally non-disqualified individual,38 39 must pass additional background checks which consider criminal, mental health, and domestic violence36 40 25 26 records

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Michigan stipulates (for handguns only)40 25 26 that firearm possession should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Michigan, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required for handguns35 25 26

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Michigan, the law requires (all handgun licences and all retail sales kept on permanent record)41 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 Michigan, licensed firearm dealers are required42 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 Michigan, the private sale and transfer of firearms is permitted43 25 26

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Michigan, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is not unlawful44 25 26

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Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Michigan is obliged (for handguns only)45 43 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 Michigan is obliged45 25 26 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is reported to be

2015: 4,26247
2014: 4,35048
2013: 4,36649
2012: 4,17750
2011: 4,05551

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

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

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Michigan, 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 Michigan do not include54 35 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 Michigan 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 Michigan include54 56 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed without a permit62 25 26

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Michigan, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit63 25 26

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Hidden Handgun Permit May, or Shall Be Issued

In Michigan, local licensing authorities "shall issue", without room for discretion,63 64 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 Michigan, gun owners with a permit to carry hidden handguns issued in another jurisdiction are granted (recognises all states)63 25 26 reciprocal rights

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Exempting Hidden Handgun Permit Holders from Background Checks

In Michigan, gun owners with a valid permit to carry a hidden handgun are exempt65 25 26 from background checks when buying from a licensed gun dealer

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Gun Free Zones

In Michigan, private guns are prohibited in universities, care facilities (children), sports arenas or stadiums, bars, churches, entertainment facilities seating 2,500 or more, 'certain sterile areas' in airports, any private business prohibiting firearms, hospitals,66 vehicles (loaded, exposed firearms)56 and schools67 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 Michigan as ‘C’68

Gun Law Ranking – Brady Campaign

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

2011: 2569
2010: 2570
2009: 2371
2008: 2272
2007: 2273

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Gun Law Ranking – Open Society Institute

In its Comparative Survey of State Firearm Laws, the Open Society Institute ranked Michigan at No. 1474 among 50 US States

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