In the United States, the lethal relationship between domestic violence and firearms is startling, with female intimate partners five times more likely to be murdered when her abuser has access to a firearm.
2021 REPORT
“Beyond the Bullet Wounds: Guns in the Hands of Domestic Abusers”
This updated 2021 report, “Beyond the Bullet Wounds: Guns in the Hands of Domestic Abusers”, focuses on the intersections of gun violence and both domestic and intimate partner violence. It provides activists, policymakers, community leaders, and more tangible solutions to address the crises of domestic violence and firearms in America. The report includes graphic accounts of domestic violence, including sexual abuse, gun violence, and their effects on different communities.
Learn More From Our Fact Sheet
Every year, around 10 million people in this country experience domestic violence – including hundreds who are shot and killed by their current or former domestic partner. Read our fact sheet to learn more about statistics and federal laws.
