June 2nd is Gun Violence Awareness Day. Gun violence is a public health issue. To participate, wear orange to show your support in the fight against gun violence. Here are some shocking statistics about gun violence (more statistics available here.)
- In 2010, guns took the lives of 31,076 Americans in homicides, suicides and unintentional shootings. This is the equivalent of more than 85 deaths each day and more than three deaths each hour.1
- In the first seven years of the U.S.-Iraq War, over 4,400 American soldiers were killed. Almost as many civilians are killed with guns in the U.S., however, every seven weeks.5
- On average, 33 gun homicides were committed each day for the years 2005-2010.7
- From 2005-2010, almost 3,800 people in the U.S. died from unintentional shootings.19
- Firearm injuries are the cause of death of 18 children and young adults (24 years of age and under) each day in the U.S.1
- The U.S. General Accounting Office has estimated that 31% of unintentional deaths caused by firearms might be prevented by the addition of two devices: a child-proof safety lock (8%) and a loading indicator (23%).23
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