The Increasing Lethality of Gun Violence in the US.
Shootings in the US are becoming more lethal, with a record number of people dying from firearm injuries. About 57% of firearm fatalities in 2021 occurred at the scene of the shooting, up 9% since 1999. The shift towards military-grade, higher lethality weapons, such as the AR-15, is a key factor. Nearly 4% of firearm homicides in 2021 involved a rifle, killing 447 people. More and better data on gun violence is needed to understand the true scope of America's gun epidemic. Experts suggest limiting magazine capacity and access to high-caliber weapons as a solution.