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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

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

2004: 34.0%1
2002: 36.2%2
2001: 33.1%3

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

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

2004: 40.35%4

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Proportion of Households with Firearms by Decade

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

2001/2010: 50.8%5 6
1991/2000: 57.0%
1981/1990: 54.8%

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Washington, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 6867
2015: 718
2014: 7028
2013: 632
2012: 681
2011: 624
2010: 609
2009: 623
2008: 587
2007: 548
2006: 546
2005: 567
2004: 569
2003: 565
2002: 568
2001: 510
2000: 523
1999: 585

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

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

2016: 9.417
2015: 10.01
2014: 9.94
2013: 9.07
2012: 9.87
2011: 9.15
2010: 9.06
2009: 9.34
2008: 8.95
2007: 8.48
2006: 8.57
2005: 9.06
2004: 9.21
2003: 9.26
2002: 9.38
2001: 8.52
2000: 8.87
1999: 10.01

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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Washington, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 5887
2015: 587
2014: 596
2013: 542
2012: 584

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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 16.157
2015: 16.37
2014: 16.88
2013: 15.56
2012: 16.97

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Washington, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2016: 987
2015: 131
2014: 106
2013: 90
2012: 97

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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 2.697
2015: 3.65
2014: 3
2013: 2.58
2012: 2.81

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Washington, annual homicides by any means total

2016: 2097
2015: 231
2014: 203
2013: 201
2012: 225
2011: 180
2010: 180
2009: 193
2008: 224
2007: 201
2006: 221
2005: 231
2004: 217
2003: 219
2002: 213
2001: 195
2000: 200
1999: 190

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

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

2016: 2.877
2015: 3.22
2014: 2.87
2013: 2.88
2012: 3.26
2011: 2.64
2010: 2.68
2009: 2.89
2008: 3.41
2007: 3.11
2006: 3.47
2005: 3.69
2004: 3.51
2003: 3.59
2002: 3.52
2001: 3.26
2000: 3.39
1999: 3.25

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Washington, annual male homicides by any means total

2016: 1547
2015: 168
2014: 149
2013: 155
2012: 159

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

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

2016: 4.237
2015: 4.69
2014: 4.22
2013: 4.45
2012: 4.62

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Washington, annual female homicides by any means total

2016: 557
2015: 63
2014: 54
2013: 46
2012: 66

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

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

2016: 1.517
2015: 1.76
2014: 1.53
2013: 1.32
2012: 1.91

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Washington, annual firearm homicides total

2016: 1467
2015: 162
2014: 120
2013: 1168
2012: 127
2011: 88
2010: 114
2009: 118
2008: 127
2007: 124
2006: 123
2005: 141
2004: 122
2003: 111
2002: 110
2001: 106
2000: 112
1999: 108

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 27
2015: 2.26
2014: 1.70
2013: 1.66
2012: 1.84
2011: 1.29
2010: 1.70
2009: 1.77
2008: 1.94
2007: 1.92
2006: 1.93
2005: 2.25
2004: 1.97
2003: 1.82
2002: 1.82
2001: 1.77
2000: 1.90
1999: 1.85

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Washington, annual male firearm homicides total

2016: 1107
2015: 123
2014: 96
2013: 100
2012: 95

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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 3.027
2015: 3.43
2014: 2.72
2013: 2.87
2012: 2.76

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Washington, annual female firearm homicides total

2016: 367
2015: 39
2014: 24
2013: 16
2012: 32

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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0.997
2015: 1.09
2014: 0.68
2013: 0
2012: 0.93

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Handgun Homicides

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

2016: 6910 11
2015: 84
2014: 54
2013: 47
2012: 71
2011: 58
2010: 73
2009: 75
2008: 82
2007: 78
2006: 90
2005: 103
2004: 82
2003: 66
2002: 81
2001: 80
2000: 77
1999: 77
1998: 84
1997: 95
1996: 105
1995: 111

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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0.9513
2015: 1.17
2014: 0.77
2013: 0.67
2012: 1.03
2011: 0.85
2010: 1.08
2009: 1.12
2008: 1.25
2007: 1.21
2006: 1.41
2005: 1.65
2004: 1.33
2003: 1.08
2002: 1.34
2001: 1.34
2000: 1.30
1999: 1.32
1998: 1.46
1997: 1.67
1996: 1.89
1995: 2.03

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Handgun Homicides (CDC)

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

2016: 177
2015: 38
2014: 20
2013: 10
2012: 12
2011: 13
2010: 19
2009: 20
2008: 14
2007: 11
2006: 0 (suppressed)
2005: 43
2004: 45
2003: 23
2002: 16
2001: 12
2000: 34
1999: 39

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

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

2016: 0.327
2015: 0.53
2014: 0.38
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.30
2008: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.00 (unreliable)
2006: 0.00 (unreliable)
2005: 0.69
2004: 0.73
2003: 0.38
2002: 0.00 (unreliable)
2001: 0.00 (unreliable)
2000: 0.58
1999: 0.67

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Male Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

2016: 177
2015: 26
2014: 20
2013: 10
2012: 12

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

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

2016: 07
2015: 0.73
2014: 0.57
2013: 0
2012: 0

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Female Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

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

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

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

2016: 1610 11
2015: 8
2014: 10
2013: 7
2012: 7
2011: 4
2010: 6
2009: 20
2008: 12
2007: 11
2006: 15
2005: 19
2004: 14
2003: 18
2002: 4
2001: 11
2000: 26
1999: 8
1998: 11
1997: 31
1996: 21
1995: 28

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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 0.2213
2015: 0.11
2014: 0.14
2013: 0.10
2012: 0.10
2011: 0.06
2010: 0.09
2009: 0.30
2008: 0.18
2007: 0.17
2006: 0.24
2005: 0.30
2004: 0.23
2003: 0.29
2002: 0.07
2001: 0.18
2000: 0.44
1999: 0.14
1998: 0.19
1997: 0.55
1996: 0.38
1995: 0.51

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Long Gun Homicides (CDC)

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

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 13
2006: 13
2005: 17
2004: 15
2003: 15
2002: 0 (suppressed)
2001: 0 (suppressed)
2000: 16
1999: 13

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

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

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

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Male Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)

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

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

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

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

2016: 4210 11
2015: 49
2014: 30
2013: 32
2012: 28
2011: 17
2010: 14
2009: 6
2008: 16
2007: 10
2006: 2
2005: 4
2004: 10
2003: 1
2002: 2
2001: 3
2000: 5
1999: 5
1998: 5
1997: 9
1996: 3
1995: 10

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

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

2016: 0.5813
2015: 0.69
2014: 0.43
2013: 0.46
2012: 0.41
2011: 0.25
2010: 0.21
2009: 0.09
2008: 0.24
2007: 0.15
2006: 0.03
2005: 0.06
2004: 0.16
2003: 0.02
2002: 0.03
2001: 0.05
2000: 0.08
1999: 0.09
1998: 0.09
1997: 0.16
1996: 0.05
1995: 0.18

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Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 1157
2015: 116
2014: 81
2013: 937 11
2012: 105
2011: 72
2010: 87
2009: 93
2008: 104
2007: 100
2006: 103
2005: 81
2004: 62
2003: 73
2002: 86
2001: 85
2000: 62
1999: 56

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

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

2016: 1.587
2015: 1.62
2014: 1.15
2013: 1.33
2012: 1.52
2011: 1.05
2010: 1.29
2009: 1.39
2008: 1.58
2007: 1.55
2006: 1.62
2005: 1.29
2004: 1.00
2003: 1.20
2002: 1.42
2001: 1.42
2000: 1.05
1999: 0.96

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Male Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 887
2015: 90
2014: 68
2013: 81
2012: 79

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

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

2016: 2.427
2015: 2.51
2014: 1.93
2013: 2.33
2012: 2.30

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Female Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)

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

2016: 277
2015: 26
2014: 13
2013: 12
2012: 26

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

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

2016: 0.747
2015: 0.73
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0.75

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Washington, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 1,1347
2015: 1,134
2014: 1,114
2013: 1,025
2012: 1,038
2011: 1,021
2010: 957
2009: 921
2008: 889
2007: 865
2006: 809
2005: 822
2004: 830
2003: 803
2002: 811
2001: 712
2000: 727
1999: 816

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

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

2016: 15.567
2015: 15.82
2014: 15.78
2013: 14.738
2012: 15.05
2011: 14.97
2010: 14.23
2009: 13.81
2008: 13.55
2007: 13.39
2006: 12.70
2005: 13.14
2004: 13.43
2003: 13.16
2002: 13.40
2001: 11.89
2000: 12.33
1999: 13.97

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Washington, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 8877
2015: 823
2014: 849
2013: 774
2012: 817

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

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

2016: 24.367
2015: 22.96
2014: 24.05
2013: 22.22
2012: 23.74

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Washington, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 2477
2015: 311
2014: 265
2013: 251
2012: 221

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

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

2016: 6.777
2015: 8.67
2014: 7.50
2013: 7.19
2012: 6.40

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn Washington, annual firearm suicides total

2016: 5157
2015: 537
2014: 551
2013: 4838
2012: 529
2011: 495
2010: 464
2009: 470
2008: 439
2007: 413
2006: 397
2005: 398
2004: 423
2003: 436
2002: 437
2001: 391
2000: 390
1999: 450

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 7.077
2015: 7.49
2014: 7.80
2013: 6.93
2012: 7.67
2011: 7.26
2010: 6.90
2009: 7.05
2008: 6.69
2007: 6.39
2006: 6.23
2005: 6.36
2004: 6.85
2003: 7.14
2002: 7.22
2001: 6.53
2000: 6.62
1999: 7.70

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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Washington, annual male firearm suicides total

2016: 4577
2015: 447
2014: 470
2013: 410
2012: 466

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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 12.557
2015: 12.47
2014: 13.31
2013: 11.77
2012: 13.54

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Washington, annual female firearm suicides total

2016: 587
2015: 90
2014: 81
2013: 73
2012: 63

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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.597
2015: 2.51
2014: 2.29
2013: 2.09
2012: 1.82

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Handgun Suicides

ChartIn Washington, annual handgun suicides total

2016: 3577
2015: 365
2014: 346
2013: 2587
2012: 289
2011: 249
2010: 235
2009: 280
2008: 211
2007: 233
2006: 262
2005: 248
2004: 296
2003: 294
2002: 280
2001: 248
2000: 248
1999: 294

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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 4.907
2015: 5.09
2014: 4.90
2013: 3.707
2012: 4.19
2011: 3.65
2010: 3.49
2009: 4.20
2008: 3.22
2007: 3.61
2006: 4.11
2005: 3.96
2004: 4.79
2003: 4.82
2002: 4.63
2001: 4.14
2000: 4.21
1999: 5.03

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Male Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Washington, annual male handgun suicides total

2016: 3137
2015: 297
2014: 278
2013: 217
2012: 247

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Rate of Male Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 8.607
2015: 8.28
2014: 7.88
2013: 6.23
2012: 7.18

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Female Handgun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Washington, annual female handgun suicides total

2016: 447
2015: 68
2014: 68
2013: 41
2012: 42

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Rate of Female Handgun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.217
2015: 1.90
2014: 1.93
2013: 1.18
2012: 1.22

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Long Gun Suicides

ChartIn Washington, the number of long gun suicides is

2016: 817
2015: 77
2014: 99
2013: 957
2012: 98
2011: 93
2010: 97
2009: 84
2008: 104
2007: 94
2006: 79
2005: 111
2004: 115
2003: 130
2002: 105
2001: 92
2000: 89
1999: 114

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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 1.197
2015: 1.14
2014: 1.43
2013: 1.36
2012: 1.48
2011: 1.36
2010: 1.44
2009: 1.26
2008: 1.58
2007: 1.45
2006: 1.24
2005: 1.77
2004: 1.86
2003: 2.13
2002: 1.73
2001: 1.54
2000: 1.51
1999: 1.95

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Male Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Washington, annual male long gun suicides total

2016: 817
2015: 77
2014: 99
2013: 85
2012: 98

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Rate of Male Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 2.227
2015: 2.15
2014: 2.80
2013: 2.44
2012: 2.85

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Female Long Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Washington, annual female long gun suicides total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 10
2012: 0 (suppressed)

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Rate of Female Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

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

2016: 637
2015: 90
2014: 104
2013: 1307
2012: 138
2011: 153
2010: 132
2009: 106
2008: 124
2007: 86
2006: 56
2005: 39
2004: 12
2003: 12
2002: 52
2001: 51
2000: 53
1999: 42

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

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

2016: 0.977
2015: 1.26
2014: 1.47
2013: 1.86
2012: 2.00
2011: 2.24
2010: 1.96
2009: 1.59
2008: 1.89
2007: 1.33
2006: 0.88
2005: 0.62
2004: 0.00 (unreliable)
2003: 0.00 (unreliable)
2002: 0.86
2001: 0.85
2000: 0.90
1999: 0.72

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Male Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Washington, annual male gun suicides (other) total

2016: 637
2015: 73
2014: 93
2013: 108
2012: 121

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

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

2016: 1.737
2015: 2.04
2014: 2.63
2013: 3.10
2012: 3.52

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Female Gun Suicide (Other) Victims

ChartIn Washington, annual female gun suicides (other) total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 17
2014: 11
2013: 22
2012: 17

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

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

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0.63
2012: 0

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Washington, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 10
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 3
2006: 9
2005: 10
2004: 12
2003: 6
2002: 9
2001: 4
2000: 8
1999: 12

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.05
2006: 0.14
2005: 0.16
2004: 0.19
2003: 0.10
2002: 0.15
2001: 0.07
2000: 0.14
1999: 0.21

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Washington, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

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

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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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: 11

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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 People

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

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

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

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

2016: 0 (suppressed)7
2015: 0 (suppressed)
2014: 0 (suppressed)
2013: 0 (suppressed)8
2012: 0 (suppressed)
2011: 0 (suppressed)
2010: 0 (suppressed)
2009: 0 (suppressed)
2008: 0 (suppressed)
2007: 2
2006: 8
2005: 6
2004: 4
2003: 6
2002: 4
2001: 3
2000: 9
1999: 7

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

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

2016: 07
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0
2012: 0
2011: 0.00 (unreliable)
2010: 0.00 (unreliable)
2009: 0.00 (unreliable)
2008: 0.00 (unreliable)
2007: 0.03
2006: 0.13
2005: 0.10
2004: 0.06
2003: 0.10
2002: 0.07
2001: 0.05
2000: 0.15
1999: 0.12

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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2016: 177
2015: 13
2014: 22
2013: 19
2012: 14
2011: 2618
2010: 29
2009: 26
2008: 419
2007: 9
2006: 14
2005: 16
2004: 0 (suppressed)
2003: 30
2002: 25
2001: 2020
2000: 8
1999: 9
1998: 6
1997: 15
1996: 8
1995: 18

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 Washington at a rate of 11.921 per 100,000 inhabitants

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Suppliers of Crime Guns to Other US States (Rank)

When crime guns seized in the United States were traced, Washington ranked at No. 3421 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 Washington is categorised as permissive22

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Washington includes the Revised Code of Washington and the Constitution of Washington 188923

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Washington are regulated by the State of Washington24 25 26

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Washington, 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 Washington, civilians are not allowed to possess machine guns, unless possessed prior to 1 June 1994,30 but civilians are allowed to possess assault weapons,31 .50 calibre rifles32 and large capacity ammunition magazines33 25 26

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

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

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

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

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Regulation of Handguns

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

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Washington, 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 Washington is 18 years37 25 26

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

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

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Firearm Safety Training

In Washington, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required39 25 26

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Washington, the law requires for handguns only (records destroyed after six years)40 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 Washington, licensed firearm dealers are required (for handguns and secondhand dealers only)41 25 26 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

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

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Washington, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful43 25 26

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Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

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

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Background Checks for Dealer Gun Sales

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

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Washington, 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 Washington is reported to be

2015: 2,85746
2014: 2,89947
2013: 2,87148
2012: 2,72449
2011: 2,52950

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Washington, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 5 days (handguns)51 25 26

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Washington, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington include55 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited61 25 26

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

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

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Exempting Hidden Handgun Permit Holders from Background Checks

In Washington, gun owners with a valid permit to carry a hidden handgun are exempt (concealed weapons permits issued on or after 7/22/11)63 25 26 from background checks when buying from a licensed gun dealer

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Gun Free Zones

In Washington, private guns are prohibited in courthouses, mental health facilities, bars, restricted areas of airports, correctional facilities, outdoor music festivals, administrative buildings, all facilities of the Washington State School for the Blind and the Washington State School for the Deaf, horse racing association grounds,64 vehicles (loaded long guns and exposed handguns)55 and schools65 25 26

Grading US State Gun Laws

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Gun Law Ranking – LCPGV

In their 'A-F' State Scorecard of US gun laws, the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence ranked Washington as ‘B-’66

Gun Law Ranking – Brady Campaign

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

2011: 1567
2010: 1768
2009: 1769
2008: 1870
2007: 1871

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Gun Law Ranking – Open Society Institute

In its Comparative Survey of State Firearm Laws, the Open Society Institute ranked Washington at No. 1672 among 50 US States

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