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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

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

2004: 44.0%1
2002: 45.4%2
2001: 41.7%3

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

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

2004: 45.30%4

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Proportion of Households with Firearms by Decade

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

2001/2010: 57.1%5 6
1991/2000: 63.8%
1981/1990: 63.0%

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Missouri, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2017: 1,3077
2016: 1,1447
2015: 1,094
2014: 9438
2013: 880
2012: 882
2011: 854
2010: 846
2009: 822
2008: 818
2007: 759
2006: 767
2005: 752
2004: 664
2003: 657
2002: 696
2001: 744
2000: 742
1999: 711

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

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

2017: 21.387
2016: 18.78
2015: 17.98
2014: 15.55
2013: 14.56
2012: 14.65
2011: 14.21
2010: 14.13
2009: 13.79
2008: 13.81
2007: 12.89
2006: 13.13
2005: 12.99
2004: 11.55
2003: 11.51
2002: 12.26
2001: 13.19
2000: 13.26
1999: 12.78

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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Missouri, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2017: 1,1227
2016: 9647
2015: 939
2014: 809
2013: 757
2012: 762
2011: 726
2010: 752
2009: 703
2008: 701

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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 37.377
2016: 32.22
2015: 31.46
2014: 27.20
2013: 25.54
2012: 25.82
2011: 24.66
2010: 25.64
2009: 24.08
2008: 24.18

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Missouri, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2017: 1857
2016: 1807
2015: 155
2014: 134
2013: 123
2012: 120
2011: 128
2010: 94
2009: 119
2008: 117

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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 5.957
2016: 5.80
2015: 5
2014: 4.34
2013: 3.99
2012: 3.91
2011: 4.17
2010: 3.08
2009: 3.91
2008: 3.87

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Missouri, annual homicides by any means total

2017: 6507
2016: 5667
2015: 538
2014: 434
2013: 385
2012: 418
2011: 417
2010: 432
2009: 421
2008: 470
2007: 384
2006: 412
2005: 417
2004: 369
2003: 323
2002: 366
2001: 437
2000: 398
1999: 385

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

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

2017: 10.637
2016: 9.29
2015: 8.84
2014: 7.16
2013: 6.37
2012: 6.94
2011: 6.94
2010: 7.21
2009: 7.06
2008: 7.93
2007: 6.52
2006: 7.05
2005: 7.20
2004: 6.42
2003: 5.66
2002: 6.45
2001: 7.75
2000: 7.11
1999: 6.92

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Missouri, annual male homicides by any means total

2017: 5377
2016: 4547
2015: 436
2014: 350
2013: 308
2012: 322
2011: 327
2010: 352
2009: 323
2008: 369

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

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

2017: 17.897
2016: 15.17
2015: 14.61
2014: 11.77
2013: 10.39
2012: 10.91
2011: 11.11
2010: 12
2009: 11.07
2008: 12.73

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Missouri, annual female homicides by any means total

2017: 1137
2016: 1127
2015: 102
2014: 84
2013: 77
2012: 96
2011: 90
2010: 80
2009: 98
2008: 101

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

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

2017: 3.637
2016: 3.61
2015: 3.29
2014: 2.72
2013: 2.50
2012: 3.13
2011: 2.94
2010: 2.62
2009: 3.22
2008: 3.34

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Missouri, annual firearm homicides total

2017: 5647
2016: 4647
2015: 459
2014: 327
2013: 2938
2012: 311
2011: 303
2010: 335
2009: 319
2008: 360
2007: 265
2006: 295
2005: 293
2004: 257
2003: 219
2002: 253
2001: 275
2000: 273
1999: 244

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 9.237
2016: 7.62
2015: 7.54
2014: 5.39
2013: 4.85
2012: 5.16
2011: 5.04
2010: 5.59
2009: 5.35
2008: 6.08
2007: 4.50
2006: 5.05
2005: 5.06
2004: 4.47
2003: 3.84
2002: 4.46
2001: 4.87
2000: 4.88
1999: 4.39

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Missouri, annual male firearm homicides total

2017: 4827
2016: 3897
2015: 381
2014: 273
2013: 244
2012: 261
2011: 251
2010: 288
2009: 260
2008: 299

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 16.057
2016: 13
2015: 12.76
2014: 9.18
2013: 8.23
2012: 8.84
2011: 8.52
2010: 9.82
2009: 8.91
2008: 10.31

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Missouri, annual female firearm homicides total

2017: 827
2016: 757
2015: 78
2014: 54
2013: 49
2012: 50
2011: 52
2010: 47
2009: 59
2008: 61

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 2.647
2016: 2.42
2015: 2.52
2014: 1.75
2013: 1.59
2012: 1.63
2011: 1.70
2010: 1.54
2009: 1.94
2008: 2.02

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Handgun Homicides

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

2017: 22410 11
2016: 211
2015: 233
2014: 166
2013: 137
2012: 153
2011: 158
2010: 189
2009: 170
2008: 172
2007: 92
2006: 96
2005: 113
2004: 97
2003: 83
2002: 114
2001: 90
2000: 148
1999: 186
1998: 193
1997: 185
1996: 204
1995: 242

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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 3.6613
2016: 3.46
2015: 3.84
2014: 2.74
2013: 2.27
2012: 2.54
2011: 2.63
2010: 3.15
2009: 2.85
2008: 2.90
2007: 1.56
2006: 1.64
2005: 1.95
2004: 1.69
2003: 1.45
2002: 2.01
2001: 1.60
2000: 2.64
1999: 3.34
1998: 3.50
1997: 3.38
1996: 3.76
1995: 4.50

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Handgun Homicides (CDC)

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

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 27
2013: 25
2012: 39
2011: 42
2010: 18
2009: 38
2008: 60
2007: 19
2006: 49
2005: 69
2004: 61
2003: 54
2002: 58
2001: 64
2000: 59
1999: 70

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0.45
2013: 0.41
2012: 0.65
2011: 0.70
2010: 0.30
2009: 0.64
2008: 1.01
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.84
2005: 1.19
2004: 1.06
2003: 0.95
2002: 1.02
2001: 1.13
2000: 1.05
1999: 1.26

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Male Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 19
2013: 21
2012: 36
2011: 34
2010: 11
2009: 26
2008: 51

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0.64
2013: 0.71
2012: 1.22
2011: 1.15
2010: 0.37
2009: 0.89
2008: 1.76

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Female Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 8
2013: 4
2012: 3
2011: 8
2010: 7
2009: 12
2008: 9

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0.26
2013: 0.13
2012: 0.10
2011: 0.26
2010: 0.23
2009: 0.39
2008: 0.30

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Long Gun Homicides

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

2017: 3010 11
2016: 29
2015: 23
2014: 29
2013: 20
2012: 16
2011: 22
2010: 30
2009: 19
2008: 40
2007: 28
2006: 27
2005: 28
2004: 29
2003: 14
2002: 27
2001: 20
2000: 19
1999: 18
1998: 35
1997: 39
1996: 33
1995: 42

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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 0.4913
2016: 0.48
2015: 0.38
2014: 0.48
2013: 0.33
2012: 0.27
2011: 0.37
2010: 0.50
2009: 0.32
2008: 0.98
2007: 0.48
2006: 0.46
2005: 0.48
2004: 0.50
2003: 0.25
2002: 0.48
2001: 0.35
2000: 0.34
1999: 0.32
1998: 0.63
1997: 0.71
1996: 0.61
1995: 0.78

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Long Gun Homicides (CDC)

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

2017: 157
2016: 15
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7 11
2012: 12
2011: 13
2010: 14
2009: 12
2008: 24
2007: 20
2006: 33
2005: 35
2004: 32
2003: 29
2002: 25
2001: 35
2000: 32
1999: 22

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

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

2017: 0.257
2016: 0.25
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0.20
2011: 0.22
2010: 0.23
2009: 0.20
2008: 0.41
2007: 0.34
2006: 0.56
2005: 0.60
2004: 0.56
2003: 0.51
2002: 0.44
2001: 0.62
2000: 0.57
1999: 0.40

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Male Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2017: 137
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 12
2010: 12
2009: 0
2008: 16

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

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

2017: 0.437
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.41
2010: 0.41
2009: 0
2008: 0.55

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Female Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2017: 27
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 1
2010: 2
2009: 0
2008: 8

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

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

2017: 0.067
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.03
2010: 0.07
2009: 0
2008: 0.26

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Gun Homicides (Other)

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

2017: 26010 17
2016: 197
2015: 162
2014: 119
2013: 116
2012: 114
2011: 96
2010: 102
2009: 87
2008: 137
2007: 127
2006: 123
2005: 140
2004: 117
2003: 86
2002: 88
2001: 123
2000: 60
1999: 9
1998: 11
1997: 30
1996: 27
1995: 30

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

ChartIn Missouri, according to figures18 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of firearm homicide (other) per 100,000 population is

2017: 4.2513
2016: 3.23
2015: 2.67
2014: 1.96
2013: 1.92
2012: 4.32
2011: 4.13
2010: 5.06
2009: 4.51
2008: 4.66
2007: 2.16
2006: 2.11
2005: 2.42
2004: 2.04
2003: 1.51
2002: 1.55
2001: 2.18
2000: 1.07
1999: 0.16
1998: 0.20
1997: 0.55
1996: 0.50
1995: 0.56

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Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)

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

2017: 5417
2016: 4447
2015: 443
2014: 292
2013: 2627 11
2012: 260
2011: 248
2010: 303
2009: 269
2008: 276
2007: 226
2006: 213
2005: 189
2004: 164
2003: 136
2002: 170
2001: 176
2000: 182
1999: 152

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

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

2017: 8.857
2016: 7.29
2015: 7.28
2014: 4.82
2013: 4.33
2012: 4.32
2011: 4.13
2010: 5.06
2009: 4.51
2008: 4.66
2007: 3.84
2006: 3.65
2005: 3.26
2004: 2.85
2003: 2.38
2002: 3.00
2001: 3.12
2000: 3.25
1999: 2.73

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Male Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2017: 4647
2016: 3777
2015: 367
2014: 250
2013: 219
2012: 220
2011: 205
2010: 265
2009: 225
2008: 232

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

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

2017: 15.467
2016: 12.60
2015: 12.29
2014: 8.41
2013: 7.39
2012: 7.46
2011: 6.96
2010: 9.03
2009: 7.71
2008: 8

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Female Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2017: 777
2016: 677
2015: 76
2014: 42
2013: 43
2012: 40
2011: 43
2010: 38
2009: 44
2008: 44

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

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

2017: 2.477
2016: 2.16
2015: 2.45
2014: 1.36
2013: 1.40
2012: 1.30
2011: 1.40
2010: 1.24
2009: 1.45
2008: 1.45

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Missouri, annual suicides by any means total

2017: 1,1517
2016: 1,1337
2015: 1,050
2014: 1,016
2013: 959
2012: 913
2011: 933
2010: 856
2009: 857
2008: 778
2007: 808
2006: 799
2005: 727
2004: 715
2003: 679
2002: 693
2001: 725
2000: 699
1999: 700

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

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

2017: 18.837
2016: 18.60
2015: 17.26
2014: 16.76
2013: 15.87
2012: 15.16
2011: 15.52
2010: 14.29
2009: 14.38
2008: 13.13
2007: 13.72
2006: 13.68
2005: 12.56
2004: 12.44
2003: 11.89
2002: 12.21
2001: 12.85
2000: 12.49
1999: 12.59

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Missouri, annual male suicides by any means total

2017: 9207
2016: 8637
2015: 820
2014: 817
2013: 768
2012: 721
2011: 731
2010: 703
2009: 679
2008: 612

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

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

2017: 30.647
2016: 28.84
2015: 27.47
2014: 27.47
2013: 25.91
2012: 24.43
2011: 24.83
2010: 23.96
2009: 23.26
2008: 21.11

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Missouri, annual female suicides by any means total

2017: 2317
2016: 2707
2015: 230
2014: 199
2013: 191
2012: 192
2011: 202
2010: 153
2009: 178
2008: 166

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

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

2017: 7.427
2016: 8.71
2015: 7.42
2014: 6.44
2013: 6.20
2012: 6.25
2011: 6.59
2010: 5.01
2009: 5.85
2008: 5.49

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn Missouri, annual firearm suicides total

2017: 7017
2016: 6507
2015: 605
2014: 588
2013: 5568
2012: 546
2011: 513
2010: 489
2009: 471
2008: 421
2007: 452
2006: 444
2005: 427
2004: 389
2003: 411
2002: 423
2001: 427
2000: 434
1999: 426

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 11.477
2016: 10.67
2015: 9.94
2014: 9.70
2013: 9.20
2012: 9.07
2011: 8.53
2010: 8.17
2009: 7.90
2008: 7.11
2007: 7.68
2006: 7.60
2005: 7.37
2004: 6.77
2003: 7.20
2002: 7.45
2001: 7.57
2000: 7.76
1999: 7.66

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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Missouri, annual male firearm suicides total

2017: 6057
2016: 5487
2015: 532
2014: 513
2013: 486
2012: 479
2011: 443
2010: 443
2009: 414
2008: 368

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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 20.157
2016: 18.32
2015: 17.82
2014: 17.25
2013: 16.40
2012: 16.23
2011: 15.05
2010: 15.10
2009: 14.18
2008: 12.69

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Missouri, annual female firearm suicides total

2017: 967
2016: 1027
2015: 73
2014: 75
2013: 70
2012: 67
2011: 70
2010: 46
2009: 57
2008: 53

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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 3.097
2016: 3.29
2015: 2.36
2014: 2.43
2013: 2.27
2012: 2.18
2011: 2.28
2010: 1.51
2009: 1.87
2008: 1.75

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Handgun Suicides

ChartIn Missouri, annual handgun suicides total

2017: 2407
2016: 2217
2015: 225
2014: 222
2013: 2057
2012: 203
2011: 154
2010: 162
2009: 165
2008: 159
2007: 175
2006: 181
2005: 173
2004: 165
2003: 179
2002: 218
2001: 195
2000: 192
1999: 189

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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 3.937
2016: 3.63
2015: 3.70
2014: 3.66
2013: 3.39
2012: 3.37
2011: 2.56
2010: 2.70
2009: 2.77
2008: 2.68
2007: 2.97
2006: 3.10
2005: 2.99
2004: 2.87
2003: 3.14
2002: 3.84
2001: 3.46
2000: 3.43
1999: 3.40

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Male Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Missouri, annual male handgun suicides total

2017: 2057
2016: 1887
2015: 198
2014: 190
2013: 171
2012: 174
2011: 125
2010: 146
2009: 137
2008: 137

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Rate of Male Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 6.837
2016: 6.28
2015: 6.63
2014: 6.39
2013: 5.77
2012: 5.90
2011: 4.25
2010: 4.98
2009: 4.69
2008: 4.73

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Female Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Missouri, annual female handgun suicides total

2017: 357
2016: 337
2015: 27
2014: 32
2013: 34
2012: 29
2011: 29
2010: 16
2009: 28
2008: 22

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Rate of Female Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 1.127
2016: 1.06
2015: 0.87
2014: 1.04
2013: 1.10
2012: 0.94
2011: 0.95
2010: 0.52
2009: 0.92
2008: 0.73

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Long Gun Suicides

ChartIn Missouri, the number of long gun suicides is

2017: 917
2016: 79
2015: 85
2014: 97
2013: 105
2012: 111
2011: 100
2010: 114
2009: 100
2008: 102
2007: 128
2006: 137
2005: 133
2004: 119
2003: 135
2002: 136
2001: 153
2000: 162
1999: 161

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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 1.497
2016: 1.30
2015: 1.40
2014: 1.60
2013: 1.74
2012: 1.84
2011: 1.66
2010: 1.90
2009: 1.68
2008: 1.72
2007: 2.17
2006: 2.34
2005: 2.30
2004: 2.07
2003: 2.36
2002: 2.40
2001: 2.71
2000: 2.90
1999: 2.89

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Male Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Missouri, annual male long gun suicides total

2017: 857
2016: 767
2015: 77
2014: 92
2013: 101
2012: 105
2011: 91
2010: 108
2009: 93
2008: 101

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Rate of Male Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 2.837
2016: 2.54
2015: 2.58
2014: 3.09
2013: 3.41
2012: 3.56
2011: 3.09
2010: 3.68
2009: 3.19
2008: 3.48

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Female Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Missouri, annual female long gun suicides total

2017: 67
2016: 3
2015: 8
2014: 5
2013: 4
2012: 6
2011: 9
2010: 6
2009: 7
2008: 1

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Rate of Female Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2017: 0.197
2016: 0.10
2015: 0.26
2014: 0.16
2013: 0.13
2012: 0.20
2011: 0.29
2010: 0.20
2009: 0.23
2008: 0.03

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Gun Suicides (Other)

ChartIn Missouri, annual gun suicides (other) total

2017: 3707
2016: 3507
2015: 295
2014: 269
2013: 2467
2012: 232
2011: 259
2010: 213
2009: 206
2008: 160
2007: 149
2006: 126
2005: 121
2004: 105
2003: 97
2002: 69
2001: 79
2000: 80
1999: 76

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

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

2017: 6.057
2016: 5.74
2015: 4.85
2014: 4.44
2013: 4.07
2012: 3.85
2011: 4.31
2010: 3.56
2009: 3.46
2008: 2.70
2007: 2.53
2006: 2.16
2005: 2.09
2004: 1.83
2003: 1.70
2002: 1.22
2001: 1.40
2000: 1.43
1999: 1.37

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Male Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Missouri, annual male gun suicides (other) total

2017: 3157
2016: 2847
2015: 257
2014: 231
2013: 214
2012: 200
2011: 227
2010: 189
2009: 184
2008: 130

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

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

2017: 10.497
2016: 9.49
2015: 8.61
2014: 7.77
2013: 7.22
2012: 6.78
2011: 7.71
2010: 6.44
2009: 6.30
2008: 4.48

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Female Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Missouri, annual female gun suicides (other) total

2017: 557
2016: 667
2015: 38
2014: 38
2013: 32
2012: 32
2011: 32
2010: 24
2009: 22
2008: 30

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

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

2017: 1.777
2016: 2.13
2015: 1.23
2014: 1.23
2013: 1.04
2012: 1.04
2011: 1.04
2010: 0.79
2009: 0.72
2008: 0.99

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Missouri, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2017: 307
2016: 13
2015: 18
2014: 14
2013: 19
2012: 17
2011: 23
2010: 13
2009: 20
2008: 26
2007: 20
2006: 20
2005: 23
2004: 16
2003: 17
2002: 12
2001: 26
2000: 29
1999: 25

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 0.497
2016: 0.21
2015: 0.30
2014: 0.23
2013: 0.31
2012: 0.28
2011: 0.38
2010: 0.22
2009: 0.34
2008: 0.44
2007: 0.34
2006: 0.34
2005: 0.40
2004: 0.28
2003: 0.30
2002: 0.21
2001: 0.46
2000: 0.52
1999: 0.45

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Missouri, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2017: 257
2016: 117
2015: 16
2014: 11
2013: 17
2012: 16
2011: 21
2010: 12
2009: 19
2008: 23

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 0.837
2016: 0.37
2015: 0.54
2014: 0.37
2013: 0.57
2012: 0.54
2011: 0.71
2010: 0.41
2009: 0.65
2008: 0.79

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Missouri, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2017: 57
2016: 2
2015: 2
2014: 3
2013: 2
2012: 1
2011: 2
2010: 1
2009: 1
2008: 3

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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 0.167
2016: 0.06
2015: 0.06
2014: 0.10
2013: 0.06
2012: 0.03
2011: 0.07
2010: 0.03
2009: 0.03
2008: 0.10

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Unintentional Handgun Deaths

ChartIn Missouri, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 12
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Unintentional Male Handgun Deaths

ChartIn Missouri, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by handgun total

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

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Rate of Unintentional Male Handgun Death per 100,000 People

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

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

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Unintentional Female Handgun Deaths

ChartIn Missouri, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by handgun total

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

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Rate of Unintentional Female Handgun Death per 100,000 People

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

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

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Unintentional Long Gun Deaths

ChartIn Missouri, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 11
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Unintentional Male Long Gun Deaths

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

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

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

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

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

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Unintentional Female Long Gun Deaths

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

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

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

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

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

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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)

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

2017: 227
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 10
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 10
2008: 14
2007: 12
2006: 12
2005: 11
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 Missouri, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is

2017: 0.367
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.17
2010: 0
2009: 0.17
2008: 0.24
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 Missouri, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by firearm (other) total

2017: 187
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 12

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

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

2017: 0.607
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0.41

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths (Other)

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

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

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

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

2017: 0.137
2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0.07

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)8
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 10
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 15
2006: 4
2005: 7
2004: 1
2003: 7
2002: 5
2001: 15
2000: 3
1999: 11

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.17
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0
2007: 0.25
2006: 0.07
2005: 0.12
2004: 0.02
2003: 0.12
2002: 0.09
2001: 0.27
2000: 0.05
1999: 0.20

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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

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

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

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

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

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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

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

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

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

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

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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Male Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

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

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

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

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

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Female Handgun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

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

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

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

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

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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Male Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

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

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

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

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

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Female Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

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

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

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

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

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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

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

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 0 (suppressed)

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

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

2017: 07
2016: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.00 (unreliable)
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.00 (unreliable)
1999: 0.00 (unreliable)

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Male Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

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

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

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

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

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

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Female Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined Cause

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

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

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

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

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

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Legal Intervention Gun Homicides

ChartIn Missouri, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total

2017: 07
2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 10
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0
2010: 0
2009: 0
2008: 0
2007: 25
2006: 13
2005: 11
2004: 12
2003: 18
2002: 13
2001: 1819
2000: 15
1999: 11
1998: 17
1997: 14
1996: 13
1995: 11

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 Missouri at a rate of 10.020 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, Missouri ranked at No. 3720 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 Missouri is categorised as permissive21

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Missouri includes the Missouri Revised Statutes and the Constitution of Missouri 194522

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Missouri are regulated by the State of Missouri (with some exceptions for local governments)23 24 25

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Missouri, the right to private gun ownership is conditionally guaranteed by the US Constitution,26 as limited by federal law27 and state law28 24 25

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Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Missouri, civilians are not allowed to possess machine guns, unless manufactured prior to 19 May 1986,29 but civilians are allowed to possess assault weapons,30 .50 calibre rifles31 and large capacity ammunition magazines32 24 25

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In Missouri, private possession of fully automatic weapons is permitted subject to federal licensing and registration33 29 24 25

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Missouri, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted without a licence30 24 25

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Regulation of Handguns

In Missouri, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted without a licence34 35 24 25

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Missouri, non-prohibited persons of minimum age35 34 24 25 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 Missouri is 18 years36 24 25

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Missouri does not stipulate37 24 25 that firearm possession should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Missouri, 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 handgun38 24 25

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Missouri, the law does not require39 24 25 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 Missouri, licensed firearm dealers are required40 24 25 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 Missouri, the private sale and transfer of firearms is permitted41 24 25

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Missouri, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is not unlawful42 24 25

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Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Missouri is not obliged43 24 25 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 Missouri is not obliged (under State Law)43 24 25 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Missouri, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is not limited44 24 25

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Number of Licensed Gun Dealers

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

2015: 5,09145
2014: 5,43746
2013: 5,93447
2012: 6,01548
2011: 5,99049

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Missouri, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined50 24 25

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Missouri, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated51 24 25 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Missouri do not include52 24 25 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 Missouri do not include53 24 25 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 Missouri include54 52 24 25 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 Missouri, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law55 56 57 58 24 25

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Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In Missouri, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not59 24 25 recorded in a register

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Missouri, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed without a permit60 24 25

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Missouri, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit38 24 25

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Hidden Handgun Permit May, or Shall Be Issued

In Missouri, local licensing authorities "shall issue", without room for discretion,38 61 24 25 a hidden handgun carry permit to any non-prohibited person who applies

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Reciprocity for Hidden Handgun Permit Holders

In Missouri, gun owners with a permit to carry hidden handguns issued in another jurisdiction are granted (recognises all states)38 24 25 reciprocal rights

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Exempting Hidden Handgun Permit Holders from Background Checks

In Missouri, gun owners with a valid permit to carry a hidden handgun are not exempt38 24 25 from background checks when buying from a licensed gun dealer

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Gun Free Zones

In Missouri, private guns are prohibited in court houses, detention and correctional facilities, local authority meetings (with limited exceptions), riverboat casinos, police stations, polling places, state and federal buildings, bars (not including restaurants), airports, child care facilities, amusement parks, churches, sports arena or stadiums seating 5,000 or more, hospitals, any private business and private places prohibiting firearms,62 vehicles (loaded, exposed firearms),54 universities (with limited exceptions and schools63 24 25

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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 Missouri as ‘F’64

Gun Law Ranking – Brady Campaign

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

2011: 465
2010: 466
2009: 467
2008: 468
2007: 469

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Gun Law Ranking – Open Society Institute

In its Comparative Survey of State Firearm Laws, the Open Society Institute ranked Missouri at No. 1470 among 50 US States

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