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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle
I guess it depends on how you define "doesn't really matter". I'd also want to know how many deaths were suicides, accidents, police shooting suspects, etc.
Anyone have the stats on Switzerland?
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According the the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:
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In 2009 (latest available data), there were 36,909 reported suicide deaths.
Firearms and Suicide
Although most gun owners reportedly keep a firearm in their home for "protection" or "self defense," 83 percent of gun-related deaths in these homes are the result of a suicide, often by someone other than the gun owner.
Firearms are used in more suicides than homicides.
Death by firearms is the fastest growing method of suicide.
Firearms account for 50 percent of all suicides.
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If what they say is true, 18,455 gun deaths in 2009 were by suicide, not homicide. Of course, this doesn't even take into account police shootings or accidents.
http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseac...135c3a70de1fda
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