I appreciate you challenging my numbers, but you’re not being very helpful finding actual sources. I found a report from the bureau of justice statistics that says 478,400 total cases of firearm violence in 2011. I see it trending upward from 2008-2011 as well, though that’s probably a consequence of the financial crisis.
Firearm violence = a firearm was involved. It doesn’t even have to be fired.
In 2007-11, about 23% of all nonfatal firearm victims were
physically injured during the victimization (table 9). About
7% suffered serious injuries (e.g., a gunshot wound, broken
bone, or internal injuries), while 16% suffered minor injuries
(e.g., bruises or cuts). Of the nonfatal firearm victims who
were injured, 72% received some type of care, with about
82% receiving care in a hospital or medical office.
The victim reported that the offender had fired the weapon
in 7% of all nonfatal firearm victimizations. The victim
suffered a gunshot wound in 28% of these victimizations
(not shown in table).
Literally firearms just being around in an altercation = firearm violence.
No there are not. Stop making shit up.
I appreciate you challenging my numbers, but you’re not being very helpful finding actual sources. I found a report from the bureau of justice statistics that says 478,400 total cases of firearm violence in 2011. I see it trending upward from 2008-2011 as well, though that’s probably a consequence of the financial crisis.
Firearm violence = a firearm was involved. It doesn’t even have to be fired.
Literally firearms just being around in an altercation = firearm violence.