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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

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

2004: 37.0%1
2002: 35.9%2
2001: 35.1%3

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

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

2004: 47.92%4

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Proportion of Households with Firearms by Decade

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

2001/2010: 57.7%5 6
1991/2000: 66.4%
1981/1990: 66.5%

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Virginia, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 1,0497
2015: 946
2014: 8898
2013: 864
2012: 840
2011: 868
2010: 875
2009: 836
2008: 817
2007: 825
2006: 816
2005: 888
2004: 817
2003: 811
2002: 806
2001: 771
2000: 794
1999: 823

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

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

2016: 12.477
2015: 11.28
2014: 10.68
2013: 10.46
2012: 10.26
2011: 10.70
2010: 10.94
2009: 10.55
2008: 10.43
2007: 10.64
2006: 10.63
2005: 11.72
2004: 10.93
2003: 11.01
2002: 11.06
2001: 10.71
2000: 11.22
1999: 11.76

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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Virginia, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 8867
2015: 796
2014: 749
2013: 723
2012: 734

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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 21.427
2015: 19.30
2014: 18.29
2013: 17.80
2012: 18.25

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Virginia, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 1637
2015: 150
2014: 140
2013: 141
2012: 106

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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 3.817
2015: 3.52
2014: 3.31
2013: 3.36
2012: 2.55

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Virginia, annual homicides by any means total

2016: 4517
2015: 369
2014: 334
2013: 330
2012: 333
2011: 336
2010: 373
2009: 387
2008: 376
2007: 420
2006: 410
2005: 490
2004: 407
2003: 462
2002: 397
2001: 509
2000: 435
1999: 419

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

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

2016: 5.367
2015: 4.40
2014: 4.01
2013: 3.99
2012: 4.07
2011: 4.15
2010: 4.66
2009: 4.88
2008: 4.80
2007: 5.42
2006: 5.34
2005: 6.47
2004: 5.44
2003: 6.27
2002: 5.45
2001: 7.07
2000: 6.15
1999: 5.99

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Virginia, annual male homicides by any means total

2016: 3577
2015: 286
2014: 245
2013: 259
2012: 264

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

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

2016: 8.637
2015: 6.93
2014: 5.98
2013: 6.38
2012: 6.56

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Virginia, annual female homicides by any means total

2016: 947
2015: 83
2014: 89
2013: 71
2012: 69

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

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

2016: 2.207
2015: 1.95
2014: 2.10
2013: 1.69
2012: 1.66

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Virginia, annual firearm homicides total

2016: 3537
2015: 276
2014: 235
2013: 2338
2012: 224
2011: 231
2010: 271
2009: 272
2008: 251
2007: 308
2006: 284
2005: 353
2004: 295
2003: 336
2002: 286
2001: 275
2000: 284
1999: 280

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 4.207
2015: 3.29
2014: 2.82
2013: 2.82
2012: 2.74
2011: 2.85
2010: 3.39
2009: 3.43
2008: 3.20
2007: 3.97
2006: 3.70
2005: 4.66
2004: 3.95
2003: 4.56
2002: 3.92
2001: 3.82
2000: 4.01
1999: 4.00

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Virginia, annual male firearm homicides total

2016: 2987
2015: 226
2014: 186
2013: 196
2012: 199

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 7.207
2015: 5.48
2014: 4.54
2013: 4.82
2012: 4.95

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Virginia, annual female firearm homicides total

2016: 557
2015: 50
2014: 49
2013: 37
2012: 25

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.297
2015: 1.17
2014: 1.16
2013: 0.88
2012: 0.60

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Handgun Homicides

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

2016: 15110 11
2015: 148
2014: 119
2013: 126
2012: 103
2011: 110
2010: 137
2009: 108
2008: 121
2007: 163
2006: 142
2005: 149
2004: 122
2003: 128
2002: 118
2001: 106
2000: 119
1999: 148
1998: 184
1997: 255
1996: 250
1995: 306

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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.7913
2015: 1.77
2014: 1.43
2013: 1.53
2012: 1.26
2011: 1.36
2010: 1.71
2009: 1.36
2008: 1.54
2007: 2.10
2006: 1.85
2005: 1.97
2004: 1.63
2003: 1.74
2002: 1.62
2001: 1.47
2000: 1.67
1999: 2.11
1998: 2.67
1997: 3.73
1996: 3.70
1995: 4.59

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Handgun Homicides (CDC)

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

2016: 1227
2015: 77
2014: 38
2013: 61
2012: 100
2011: 63
2010: 84
2009: 112
2008: 88
2007: 101
2006: 95
2005: 122
2004: 87
2003: 103
2002: 117
2001: 110
2000: 116
1999: 101

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

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

2016: 1.457
2015: 0.92
2014: 0.55
2013: 0.85
2012: 1.22
2011: 0.78
2010: 1.05
2009: 1.41
2008: 1.12
2007: 1.30
2006: 1.24
2005: 1.61
2004: 1.16
2003: 1.40
2002: 1.61
2001: 1.53
2000: 1.64
1999: 1.44

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Male Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2016: 1047
2015: 61
2014: 38
2013: 61
2012: 90

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

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

2016: 2.517
2015: 1.48
2014: 0.93
2013: 1.50
2012: 2.24

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Female Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2016: 187
2015: 16
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 10

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

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

2016: 2010 11
2015: 13
2014: 19
2013: 9
2012: 11
2011: 25
2010: 21
2009: 15
2008: 25
2007: 15
2006: 19
2005: 24
2004: 24
2003: 22
2002: 24
2001: 20
2000: 30
1999: 36
1998: 37
1997: 42
1996: 47
1995: 31

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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0.2413
2015: 0.16
2014: 0.23
2013: 0.11
2012: 0.13
2011: 0.31
2010: 0.26
2009: 0.19
2008: 0.32
2007: 0.19
2006: 0.25
2005: 0.32
2004: 0.32
2003: 0.30
2002: 0.33
2001: 0.28
2000: 0.42
1999: 0.51
1998: 0.54
1997: 0.62
1996: 0.70
1995: 0.46

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Long Gun Homicides (CDC)

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

2016: 137
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 11
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 21
2010: 21
2009: 25
2008: 21
2007: 18
2006: 23
2005: 22
2004: 28
2003: 26
2002: 22
2001: 21
2000: 20
1999: 24

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

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

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.26
2010: 0.26
2009: 0.32
2008: 0.27
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.30
2005: 0.29
2004: 0.37
2003: 0.35
2002: 0.30
2001: 0.29
2000: 0.28
1999: 0.34

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Male Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2016: 137
2015: 0
2014: 11
2013: 0
2012: 0

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

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

2016: 18110 11
2015: 114
2014: 90
2013: 90
2012: 106
2011: 73
2010: 92
2009: 106
2008: 94
2007: 109
2006: 103
2005: 145
2004: 124
2003: 130
2002: 115
2001: 100
2000: 102
1999: 59
1998: 57
1997: 49
1996: 25
1995: 14

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

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

2016: 2.1513
2015: 1.36
2014: 1.08
2013: 1.09
2012: 1.29
2011: 0.90
2010: 1.15
2009: 1.34
2008: 1.20
2007: 1.41
2006: 1.34
2005: 1.91
2004: 1.66
2003: 1.76
2002: 1.58
2001: 1.39
2000: 1.44
1999: 0.84
1998: 0.83
1997: 0.72
1996: 0.37
1995: 0.21

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Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 2157
2015: 190
2014: 175
2013: 1497 11
2012: 115
2011: 147
2010: 166
2009: 135
2008: 142
2007: 189
2006: 166
2005: 209
2004: 180
2003: 207
2002: 147
2001: 144
2000: 148
1999: 155

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

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

2016: 2.567
2015: 2.27
2014: 2.10
2013: 1.807 11
2012: 1.40
2011: 1.82
2010: 2.07
2009: 1.70
2008: 1.81
2007: 2.44
2006: 2.16
2005: 2.76
2004: 2.41
2003: 2.81
2002: 2.02
2001: 2.00
2000: 2.09
1999: 2.21

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Male Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 1817
2015: 158
2014: 137
2013: 127
2012: 100

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

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

2016: 4.387
2015: 3.83
2014: 3.35
2013: 3.13
2012: 2.49

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Female Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 347
2015: 32
2014: 38
2013: 22
2012: 15

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

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

2016: 0.807
2015: 0.75
2014: 0.90
2013: 0.52
2012: 0

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Virginia, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 1,1637
2015: 1,116
2014: 1,121
2013: 1,068
2012: 1,062
2011: 1,054
2010: 963
2009: 963
2008: 948
2007: 880
2006: 87
2005: 866
2004: 828
2003: 808
2002: 799
2001: 797
2000: 768
1999: 791

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

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

2016: 13.837
2015: 13.31
2014: 13.46
2013: 12.93
2012: 12.97
2011: 13.00
2010: 12.04
2009: 12.15
2008: 12.10
2007: 11.35
2006: 11.42
2005: 11.43
2004: 11.08
2003: 10.97
2002: 10.96
2001: 11.07
2000: 10.85
1999: 11.30

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Virginia, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 8787
2015: 863
2014: 868
2013: 833
2012: 829

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

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

2016: 21.227
2015: 20.92
2014: 21.20
2013: 20.51
2012: 20.61

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Virginia, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 2857
2015: 253
2014: 253
2013: 235
2012: 233

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

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

2016: 6.677
2015: 5.94
2014: 5.98
2013: 5.60
2012: 5.60

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn Virginia, annual firearm suicides total

2016: 6717
2015: 630
2014: 626
2013: 6018
2012: 587
2011: 604
2010: 576
2009: 527
2008: 524
2007: 487
2006: 499
2005: 511
2004: 494
2003: 452
2002: 491
2001: 467
2000: 484
1999: 503

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 7.987
2015: 7.52
2014: 7.52
2013: 7.28
2012: 7.17
2011: 7.45
2010: 7.20
2009: 6.65
2008: 6.69
2007: 6.28
2006: 6.50
2005: 6.74
2004: 6.61
2003: 6.14
2002: 6.74
2001: 6.49
2000: 6.84
1999: 7.19

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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Virginia, annual male firearm suicides total

2016: 5667
2015: 536
2014: 540
2013: 503
2012: 509

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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 13.687
2015: 12.99
2014: 13.19
2013: 12.38
2012: 12.66

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Virginia, annual female firearm suicides total

2016: 1057
2015: 94
2014: 86
2013: 98
2012: 78

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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 2.467
2015: 2.21
2014: 2.03
2013: 2.33
2012: 1.87

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Handgun Suicides

ChartIn Virginia, annual handgun suicides total

2016: 3207
2015: 301
2014: 316
2013: 2857
2012: 276
2011: 249
2010: 222
2009: 203
2008: 236
2007: 168
2006: 181
2005: 166
2004: 173
2003: 152
2002: 154
2001: 168
2000: 169
1999: 158

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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 3.807
2015: 3.59
2014: 3.80
2013: 3.45
2012: 3.37
2011: 3.08
2010: 2.77
2009: 2.56
2008: 3.01
2007: 2.17
2006: 2.36
2005: 2.19
2004: 2.31
2003: 2.06
2002: 2.11
2001: 2.33
2000: 2.39
1999: 2.26

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Male Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Virginia, annual male handgun suicides total

2016: 2697
2015: 240
2014: 268
2013: 226
2012: 232

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Rate of Male Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 6.507
2015: 5.82
2014: 6.54
2013: 5.56
2012: 5.77

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Female Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Virginia, annual female handgun suicides total

2016: 517
2015: 61
2014: 48
2013: 59
2012: 44

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Rate of Female Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.197
2015: 1.43
2014: 1.13
2013: 1.41
2012: 1.06

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Long Gun Suicides

ChartIn Virginia, the number of long gun suicides is

2016: 1037
2015: 101
2014: 118
2013: 111
2012: 106
2011: 105
2010: 124
2009: 116
2008: 115
2007: 101
2006: 101
2005: 120
2004: 96
2003: 79
2002: 88
2001: 74
2000: 84
1999: 95

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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.317
2015: 1.30
2014: 1.51
2013: 1.43
2012: 1.40
2011: 1.30
2010: 1.55
2009: 1.46
2008: 1.47
2007: 1.30
2006: 1.32
2005: 1.58
2004: 1.28
2003: 1.07
2002: 1.21
2001: 1.03
2000: 1.19
1999: 1.36

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Male Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Virginia, annual male long gun suicides total

2016: 1037
2015: 101
2014: 118
2013: 111
2012: 106

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Rate of Male Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 2.497
2015: 2.45
2014: 2.88
2013: 2.73
2012: 2.64

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Female Long Gun Suicide Victims

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

2016: 2417
2015: 220
2014: 184
2013: 1987
2012: 196
2011: 250
2010: 230
2009: 208
2008: 173
2007: 218
2006: 217
2005: 225
2004: 225
2003: 221
2002: 249
2001: 225
2000: 231
1999: 250

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

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

2016: 2.877
2015: 2.62
2014: 2.21
2013: 2.407
2012: 2.39
2011: 3.09
2010: 2.87
2009: 2.62
2008: 2.21
2007: 2.81
2006: 2.83
2005: 2.97
2004: 3.01
2003: 3.00
2002: 3.42
2001: 3.13
2000: 3.26
1999: 3.57

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Male Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Virginia, annual male gun suicides (other) total

2016: 1947
2015: 195
2014: 154
2013: 166
2012: 171

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

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

2016: 4.697
2015: 4.73
2014: 3.76
2013: 4.09
2012: 4.25

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Female Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Virginia, annual female gun suicides (other) total

2016: 477
2015: 25
2014: 30
2013: 32
2012: 25

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

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

2016: 1.107
2015: 0.59
2014: 0.71
2013: 0.76
2012: 0.60

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Virginia, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 12
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 10
2011: 11
2010: 13
2009: 13
2008: 11
2007: 10
2006: 13
2005: 6
2004: 16
2003: 12
2002: 18
2001: 13
2000: 15
1999: 24

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.14
2010: 0.16
2009: 0.16
2008: 0.14
2007: 0.13
2006: 0.17
2005: 0.08
2004: 0.21
2003: 0.16
2002: 0.25
2001: 0.18
2000: 0.21
1999: 0.34

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Virginia, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2016: 07
2015: 12
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 10

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 0 (suppressed)
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 0 (suppressed)
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 0 (suppressed)
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 0 (suppressed)
1999: 17

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

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

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

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

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

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 10
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 20
2007: 7
2006: 6
2005: 10
2004: 5
2003: 5
2002: 5
2001: 6
2000: 6
1999: 7

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

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

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.26
2007: 0.09
2006: 0.08
2005: 0.13
2004: 0.07
2003: 0.07
2002: 0.07
2001: 0.08
2000: 0.08
1999: 0.10

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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

2016: 07
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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)7
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 13
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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, annual male deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total

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

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

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

2016: 117
2015: 12
2014: 12
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 10
2011: 1918
2010: 13
2009: 22
2008: 1019
2007: 13
2006: 7
2005: 7
2004: 4
2003: 9
2002: 7
2001: 1120
2000: 5
1999: 4
1998: 15
1997: 15
1996: 17
1995: 10

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Origin of Crime Guns

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Suppliers of Crime Guns to Other US States (Rate)

When crime guns seized in the United States were traced, interstate gun traffickers had sourced their weapons from Virginia at a rate of 32.421 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, Virginia ranked at No. 721 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 Virginia is categorised as permissive22

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Virginia includes the Code of Virginia 1950 and the Constitution of Virginia 197123

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Virginia are regulated by the local and state governments24 25 26

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Virginia, 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 Virginia, civilians are allowed to possess machine guns30 and assault weapons,31, with few exceptions, .50 calibre rifles32 and large capacity ammunition magazines33 25 26

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In Virginia, private possession of fully automatic weapons is permitted subject to licensing and registration30 34 25 26

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

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

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Regulation of Handguns

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

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Virginia, non-prohibited persons of minimum age36 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 Virginia is 18 years for handguns, assault weapons, or shotguns which hold more than 7 rounds of ammunition (no minimum age for rifles)37 25 26

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

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

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Firearm Safety Training

In Virginia, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required for a permit to carry a hidden handgun39 25 26

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Virginia, the law does not require40 25 26 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

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Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In Virginia, licensed firearm dealers are required41 25 26 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

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Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

In Virginia, licensed gun makers are required (for machine guns only)30 25 26 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

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

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Virginia, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is not unlawful43 25 26

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Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm in a private sale in Virginia is not obliged44 42 25 26 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Background Checks for Dealer Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Virginia is obliged44 25 26 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Virginia, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is not limited45 25 26

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Number of Licensed Gun Dealers

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

2015: 4,37446
2014: 4,50847
2013: 4,44148
2012: 4,18349
2011: 3,81350

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

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

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Virginia, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated52 25 26 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Virginia do not include53 25 26 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private guns and ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Virginia do not include54 25 26 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Virginia include (for handguns only)55 53 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 Virginia, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law56 57 58 59 25 26

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Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In Virginia, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not60 25 26 recorded in a register

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Virginia, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed without a permit (but can be prohibited in certain cities for loaded firearms)61 25 26

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

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

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Hidden Handgun Permit May, or Shall Be Issued

In Virginia, local licensing authorities "shall issue", without room for discretion,39 62 25 26 a hidden handgun carry permit to any non-prohibited person who applies

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Reciprocity for Hidden Handgun Permit Holders

In Virginia, gun owners with a permit to carry hidden handguns issued in another jurisdiction are granted (to those state that meet Virginian requirements)39 25 26 reciprocal rights

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Exempting Hidden Handgun Permit Holders from Background Checks

In Virginia, gun owners with a valid permit to carry a hidden handgun are not exempt39 25 26 from background checks when buying from a licensed gun dealer

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Gun Free Zones

In Virginia, private guns are prohibited in churches (with limited exceptions), courthouses, airports, any prohibited place,63 vehicles (exposed handguns)55 and schools64 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 Virginia as ‘D’65

Gun Law Ranking – Brady Campaign

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

2011: 1266
2010: 1667
2009: 1768
2008: 1869
2007: 1870

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Gun Law Ranking – Open Society Institute

In its Comparative Survey of State Firearm Laws, the Open Society Institute ranked Virginia at No. 1771 among 50 US States

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