Annual Gun-Related Deaths in the United States: Firearms vs. Air Guns

This chart compares average annual deaths caused by firearms and air guns in the United States. Firearm-related deaths include homicides, suicides, and accidental shootings, while air gun deaths remain extremely rare by comparison.

Firearms: About 54% of firearm deaths are suicides, according to Pew Research. Air guns: Account for approximately 4 deaths per year, despite widespread recreational use. Safety note: Most air gun injuries are preventable with proper safety measures.
Source: Pew Research Center; U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper