Gun Suicide Across the States

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides annual gunshot fatality statistics.

The following data is from the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System. Using the most recent data available from 2018, Brady calculated the percentage of suicides involving a firearm in each state, and for various demographic groups within each state. Information missing for any demographic group within a state is due to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) restrictions that prevent the publishing of death counts of nine or fewer or death rates based on counts of nine or fewer for sub-national geography in order to protect the identity of deceased persons.

61%

of all gun deaths in America.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GUNS AND SUICIDE

Firearm suicides account for more than half of all suicide deaths in the United States. Multiple studies have linked the accessibility of firearms with higher suicide rates: States with the highest rates of household firearm ownership have higher rates of suicide overall than states with the lowest household firearm ownership rates, even though rates of non-firearm suicide are comparable across these states. This does not mean that gun owners are more suicidal. Instead, it is evidence that guns are the most lethal method of suicide.

Research shows that access to a gun in the home increases the risk of suicide death by 300%. Compared to other commonly used methods in suicide attempts, firearms are extremely lethal; about 90% of those who attempt suicide with a firearm will not survive. In contrast, the odds of survival are higher for those who attempt suicide by other methods. This is significant because nine in 10 survivors of suicide attempts will not go on to die by suicide. It is sometimes — and incorrectly — argued that someone who is suicidal ultimately cannot be prevented from dying from suicide. 2 out of 3 Americans mistakenly believe that most people who survive a suicide attempt will make additional attempts in the future. In actuality, 70% never attempt suicide again.

Despite the above evidence, many Americans are not aware that the method used in a suicide attempt depends on its availability during a crisis. Only 15% of US adults agree that the presence of a firearm in the home increases the risk of suicide. Since 2000, the percentage of the public that believes that having a gun in the home makes them safer increased from 35% to 63%.

Studies suggest that storing firearms locked and unloaded can be an effective measure to reduce impulsive suicidal acts. Visit EndFamilyFire.org to learn more about securing guns in the home to prevent firearm suicide.

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* Information missing for any demographic group within a state is due to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) restrictions that prevent the publishing of death counts of nine or fewer or death rates based on counts of nine or fewer for sub-national geography in order to protect the identity of deceased persons.

Suicide Rate (All Methods): 11.85/100,000 people
In 2018, there were 11.85 suicide deaths per 100,000 people in the U.S. population.
Gun Suicide Rate: 7.01/100,000 people
In 2018, there were 7.01 gun suicide deaths per 100,000 people in the U.S. population.
Total Number of Suicides: 39,740
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 24,432
Percent of Suicides Involving a Gun: 51%
By Race:
White: 52%
Black: 48%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 39%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 24%
By Gender:
Males: 56%
Female: 31%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 43%
65+: 70%
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Suicide Rate (All Methods): 24.41
Gun Suicide Rate: 14.32
Total Number of Suicides:184
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 107
Percent of Suicides in Alaska Involving a Gun: 58%
By Race:
White: 68%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 39%
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 62%
Female: 45%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 59%
65+: 0%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 18.35
Gun Suicide Rate: 11.1
Total Number of Suicides: 554
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 354
Percent of Suicides in Arkansas Involving a Gun: 62%
By Race:
White: 63%
Black: 50%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 66%
Female: 47%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 57%
65+: 88%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 21.83
Gun Suicide Rate: 11.09
Total Number of Suicides: 1282
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 660
Percent of Suicides in Colorado Involving a Gun: 51%
By Race:
White: 52%
Black: 52%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 50%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 43%
By Gender:
Males: 57%
Female: 32%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 30%
65+: 74%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 7.37
Gun Suicide Rate: NA*
Total Number of Suicides: 54
Total Number of Gun Suicides: NA*
Percent of Suicides in DC Involving a Gun: NA*
By Race:
White: NA*
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native:NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander:NA*
By Gender:
Males: NA*
Female: NA*
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: NA*
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 15.14
Gun Suicide Rate: 7.58
Total Number of Suicides: 3567
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 1869
Percent of Suicides in Florida Involving a Gun: 52%
By Race:
White: 53%
Black: 54%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 58%
Female: 31%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 39%
65+: 68%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 11.76
Gun Suicide Rate: 1.89
Total Number of Suicides: 176
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 30
Percent of Suicides in Hawaii Involving a Gun: 17%
By Race:
White: 25%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: 12%
By Gender:
Males: 15%
Female: NA*
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: 33%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 11.31
Gun Suicide Rate: 4.23
Total Number of Suicides: 1488
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 573
Percent of Suicides in Illinois Involving a Gun: 39%
By Race:
White: 40%
Black: 35%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 43%
Female: 22%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 25%
65+: 63%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 15.47
Gun Suicide Rate: 6.92
Total Number of Suicides: 490
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 231
Percent of Suicides in Iowa Involving a Gun: 47%
By Race:
White: 48%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 52%
Female: 26%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 50%
65+: 69%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 17.42
Gun Suicide Rate: 10.81
Total Number of Suicides: 800
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 509
Percent of Suicides in Kentucky Involving a Gun: 64%
By Race:
White: 64%
Black: 56%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 67%
Female: 49%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 58%
65+: 83%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 18.45
Gun Suicide Rate: 9.47
Total Number of Suicides: 270
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 147
Percent of Suicides in Maine Involving a Gun: 54%
By Race:
White: 56%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 61%
Female: 25%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: 78%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 9.92
Gun Suicide Rate: 1.86
Total Number of Suicides: 740
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 148
Percent of Suicides in Massachusetts Involving a Gun: 20%
By Race:
White: 20%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 25%
Female: 6%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: 39%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 13.09
Gun Suicide Rate: 6.21
Total Number of Suicides: 739
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 356
Percent of Suicides in Minnesota Involving a Gun: 48%
By Race:
White: 50%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 55%
Female: 17%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 49%
65+: 63%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 19.48
Gun Suicide Rate: 11.13
Total Number of Suicides: 1230
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 726
Percent of Suicides in Missouri Involving a Gun: 59%
By Race:
White: 60%
Black: 55%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 64%
Female: 42%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 51%
65+: 81%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 13.4
Gun Suicide Rate: 6.94
Total Number of Suicides: 271
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 145
Percent of Suicides in Nebraska Involving a Gun: 54%
By Race:
White: 55%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 59%
Female: 26%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: 63%
Suicide Rate (All Methods) 19.27
Gun Suicide Rate: 9.02
Total Number of Suicides: 279
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 135
Percent of Suicides in New Hampshire Involving a Gun: 48%
By Race:
White: 49%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 53%
Female: 30%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: 68%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 24.96
Gun Suicide Rate: 12.69
Total Number of Suicides: 536
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 281
Percent of Suicides in New Mexico Involving a Gun: 52%
By Race:
White: 57%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 24%
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 60%
Female: 29%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 38%
65+: 79%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 13.72
Gun Suicide Rate: 7.84
Total Number of Suicides: 1494
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 873
Percent of Suicides in North Carolina Involving a Gun: 58%
By Race:
White: 59%
Black: 52%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 64%
Female: 40%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 55%
65+: 78%
Suicide Rate (All Methods) 15.23
Gun Suicide Rate: 7.71
Total Number of Suicides: 1838
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 962
Percent of Suicides in Ohio Involving a Gun: 52%
By Race:
White: 53%
Black: 46%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 58%
Female: 33%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 44%
65+: 74%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 19.02
Gun Suicide Rate: 9.41
Total Number of Suicides: 844
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 427
Percent of Suicides in Oregon Involving a Gun: 51%
By Race:
White: 51%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 57%
Female: 32%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 46%
65+: 70%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 9.59
Gun Suicide Rate: 2.05
Total Number of Suicides: 106
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 23
Percent of Suicides in Rhode Island Involving a Gun: 22%
By Race:
White: 22%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 27%
Female: NA*
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: NA*
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 19.2
Gun Suicide Rate: 10.26
Total Number of Suicides: 167
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 91
Percent of Suicides in South Dakota Involving a Gun: 54%
By Race:
White: 63%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 65%
Female: 23%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: 83%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 13.66
Gun Suicide Rate: 7.82
Total Number of Suicides: 3930
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 2263
Percent of Suicides in Texas Involving a Gun: 58%
By Race:
White: 58%
Black: 57%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 46%
By Gender:
Males: 62%
Female: 41%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 47%
65+: 80%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 18.66
Gun Suicide Rate: 10.45
Total Number of Suicides: 125
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 70
Percent of Suicides in Vermont Involving a Gun: 56%
By Race:
White: 58%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 62%
Female: NA*
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: 63%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 15.86
Gun Suicide Rate: 7.43
Total Number of Suicides: 1252
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 599
Percent of Suicides in Washington Involving a Gun: 48%
By Race:
White: 50%
Black: 51%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 33%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 26%
By Gender:
Males: 55%
Female: 25%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 43%
65+: 66%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 14.83
Gun Suicide Rate: 6.75
Total Number of Suicides: 888
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 420
Percent of Suicides in Wisconsin Involving a Gun: 47%
By Race:
White: 48%
Black: 33%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 55%
Female: 15%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 34%
65+: 70%

Suicide Rate (All Methods): 16.47
Gun Suicide Rate: 10.69
Total Number of Suicides: 823
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 552
Percent of Suicides in Alabama Involving a Gun: 67%
By Race:
White: 67%
Black: 68%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 71%
Female: 52%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 63%
65+: 90%
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Suicide Rate (All Methods): 19.21
Gun Suicide Rate: 10.28
Total Number of Suicides: 1438
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 802
Percent of Suicides in Arizona Involving a Gun: 56%
By Race:
White: 59%
Black: 56%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 24%
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 61%
Female: 35%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 32%
65+: 73%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 10.81
Gun Suicide Rate: 3.90
Total Number of Suicides: 4491
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 1629
Percent of Suicides in California Involving a Gun: 36%
By Race:
White: 38%
Black: 39%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 36%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 18%
By Gender:
Males: 42%
Female: 17%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 25%
65+: 58%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 10.54
Gun Suicide Rate: 3.07
Total Number of Suicides: 407
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 127
Percent of Suicides in Connecticut Involving a Gun: 30%
By Race:
White: 32%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 37%
Female: 11%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: 45%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 11.45
Gun Suicide Rate: 5.72
Total Number of Suicides: 113
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 58
Percent of Suicides in Delaware Involving a Gun: 51%
By Race:
White: 51%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 57%
Female: NA*
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: 74%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 14.53
Gun Suicide Rate: 9.03
Total Number of Suicides: 1569
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 987
Percent of Suicides in Georgia Involving a Gun: 63%
By Race:
White: 65%
Black: 58%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: 35%
By Gender:
Males: 67%
Female: 49%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 46%
65+: 81%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 23.92
Gun Suicide Rate: 14
Total Number of Suicides: 417
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 250
Percent of Suicides in Idaho Involving a Gun: 60%
By Race:
White: 61%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 64%
Female: 45%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 50%
65+: 80%
Suicide Rate (All Methods):15.96
Gun Suicide Rate: 8.56
Total Number of Suicides: 1079
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 588
Percent of Suicides in Indiana Involving a Gun: 54%
By Race:
White: 55%
Black: 56%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 58%
Female: 41%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 45%
65+: 73%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 19.25
Gun Suicide Rate: 9.79
Total Number of Suicides: 556
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 292
Percent of Suicides in Kansas Involving a Gun: 53%
By Race:
White: 54%
Black: 52%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 59%
Female: 28%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 39%
65+: 75%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 15.15
Gun Suicide Rate: 9.61
Total Number of Suicides: 720
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 467
Percent of Suicides in Louisiana Involving a Gun: 65%
By Race:
White: 66%
Black: 61%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 69%
Female: 50%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 48%
65+: 84%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 10.15
Gun Suicide Rate: 4.07
Total Number of Suicides: 650
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 266
Percent of Suicides in Maryland Involving a Gun: 41%
By Race:
White: 44%
Black: 30%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 48%
Female: 21%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 42%
65+: 60%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 15.05
Gun Suicide Rate: 7.52
Total Number of Suicides: 1548
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 806
Percent of Suicides in Michigan Involving a Gun: 52%
By Race:
White: 53%
Black: 49%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: 48%
By Gender:
Males: 57%
Female: 32%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 41%
65+: 73%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 13.69
Gun Suicide Rate: 9.87
Total Number of Suicides: 421
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 313
Percent of Suicides in Mississippi Involving a Gun: 74%
By Race:
White: 75%
Black: 70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 75%
Female: 70%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 77%
65+: 91%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 24.86
Gun Suicide Rate: 14.65
Total Number of Suicides: 265
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 160
Percent of Suicides in Montana Involving a Gun: 60%
By Race:
White: 63%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 68%
Female: 34%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 46%
65+: 84%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 20.83
Gun Suicide Rate: 11.49
Total Number of Suicides: 657
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 367
Percent of Suicides in Nevada Involving a Gun: 56%
By Race:
White: 57%
Black: 42%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: 48%
By Gender:
Males: 62%
Female: 37%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 44%
65+: 75%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 8.25
Gun Suicide Rate: 2.02
Total Number of Suicides: 778
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 193
Percent of Suicides in New Jersey Involving a Gun: 25%
By Race:
White: 26%
Black: 27%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 31%
Female: 6%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: 40%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 8.28
Gun Suicide Rate: 2.07
Total Number of Suicides: 1723
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 445
Percent of Suicides in New York Involving a Gun: 26%
By Race:
White: 29%
Black: 14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 31%
Female: 8%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 21%
65+: 41%
Suicide Rate (All Methods) 18.75
Gun Suicide Rate: 9.62
Total Number of Suicides: 147
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 75
Percent of Suicides in North Dakota Involving a Gun:
By Race:
White: 51%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 58%
Female: 31%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: NA*
Suicide Rate (All Methods) 20
Gun Suicide Rate: 11.43
Total Number of Suicides: 790
Total Number of Gun Suicides:465
Percent of Suicides in Oklahoma Involving a Gun: 59%
By Race:
White: 61%
Black: 57%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 44%
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 63%
Female: 42%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 56%
65+: 85%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 14.89
Gun Suicide Rate: 7.27
Total Number of Suicides: 2014
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 1025
Percent of Suicides in Pennsylvania Involving a Gun: 51%
By Race:
White: 52%
Black: 44%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: 27%
By Gender:
Males: 57%
Female: 28%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 36%
65+: 69%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 15.47
Gun Suicide Rate: 9.06
Total Number of Suicides: 811
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 493
Percent of Suicides in South Carolina Involving a Gun: 61%
By Race:
White: 61%
Black: 63%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 65%
Female: 45%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 53%
65+: 79%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 16.6
Gun Suicide Rate: 9.57
Total Number of Suicides: 1161
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 690
Percent of Suicides in TennesseeInvolving a Gun: 59%
By Race:
White: 59%
Black: 66%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 65%
Female: 42%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 62%
65+: 82%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 22.13
Gun Suicide Rate: 11.3
Total Number of Suicides: 665
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 339
Percent of Suicides in Utah Involving a Gun: 51%
By Race:
White: 52%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 57%
Female: 32%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 55%
65+: 70%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 13.97
Gun Suicide Rate: 7.46
Total Number of Suicides: 1243
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 679
Percent of Suicides in Virginia Involving a Gun: 55%
By Race:
White: 56%
Black: 51%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: 22%
By Gender:
Males: 60%
Female: 36%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 52%
65+: 75%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 21.11
Gun Suicide Rate: 13.04
Total Number of Suicides: 395
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 257
Percent of Suicides in West Virginia Involving a Gun: 65%
By Race:
White: 65%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 67%
Female: 56%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): 50%
65+: 83%
Suicide Rate (All Methods): 24.77
Gun Suicide Rate: 18.05
Total Number of Suicides: 147
Total Number of Gun Suicides: 108
Percent of Suicides in Wyoming Involving a Gun: 73%
By Race:
White: 74%
Black: NA*
American Indian/Alaskan Native: NA*
Asian/Pacific Islander: NA*
By Gender:
Males: 77%
Female: 64%
By Age:
Teens (Under 20): NA*
65+: 73%

Gun Suicide Across the States

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides annual gunshot fatality statistics.

In order to end gun violence we must address gun suicide, which accounts for

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GUNS AND SUICIDE

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