Staggering Gun Statistics.
492 people unintentionally die by gun in an average year.
Thus far, in the first 2 months of 2022, there have been unintentional shootings by over 21 children, resulting in 9 deaths and 13 injuries.
Accidental gun deaths occur mainly to those under 25 years old. So far in 2022, 209 children (age 0-17) have died by gunshot and an additional 519 were injured. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to accidental shootings due to specific behavioral characteristics associated with adolescence, such as impulsivity, feelings of invincibility, and curiosity about firearms.
In 2021 there were at least 377 unintentional shootings by children. This resulted in 154 deaths and 242 injuries in the United States.
In 2021, unintentional shooting deaths accounted for over 4% (2,007) of total gun related deaths (44,912) in the United States.
“In 2021 there were at least 377 unintentional shootings by children”
**Aftermath February 2022
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