Federal tracing data offers valuable insight into trends and geographic patterns related to gun violence in the United States. Since 2010, gun offenses have taken up a growing share of federal resources.
Americans Are Buying Fewer Guns, and These States Show the Biggest Change
Gun sales have declined significantly from peaks during the pandemic, with Americans purchasing only 15.3 million firearms in 2024, down from over 20 million in 2020.
There Are 150 Million and Counting of This Popular Gun
The connection between gun sales, usage, and gun violence highlights the necessity for informed discussion and political engagement surrounding firearm regulation, particularly in a heavily armed society.