Americans own 423M guns & 8.1B rounds of ammunition, latest data shows

[Dusty Human 1]

Using the most recent data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF’s) Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Reports (AFMER) to draw its conclusions, FITA’s report stated there are 422.9 million firearms in civilian possession from 1986 to 2018, along with an estimated 8.1 billion rounds of various firearms calibers and gauges.


The report also noted that in a 25 year period between 1993 and 2017, the violent crime rate has dropped by 48.6 percent while firearms-related accidents have decreased by 68 percent.
“These figures show the industry that America has a strong desire to continue to purchase firearms for lawful purposes,” said Joe Bartozzi, President of the National Shooting Sports Foundation. “The Modern Sporting Rifle continues to be the most popular centerfire rifle sold in America today and is clearly a commonly-owned firearm with more than 17 million in legal private ownership today. The continued popularity of handguns demonstrates a strong interest by Americans to protect themselves and their homes, and to participate in the recreational shooting sports.”

https://americanmilitarynews.com/20...qt-Toys7vS9mPxt4XutWrPDGEYhL6IofntR4hHoz40NLM

 

[FAUlty Gator]

Wolverines!!!

 

[mnole03]

Guns cause obesity.

 

[SSG T]

But why?

 

[royhobbs2]

so what, we have a 2nd amendment. Bloomberg has armed guards and 20 billion dollars, whats it to him ?

 

[L. Wade Childress]

The mainland of America will never be invaded.

 

[mnole03]

The mainland of America will never be invaded.

The Afghans have guns, too. That’s what’s keeping them from being invaded.

 

[TheCainer]

Who are we so afraid of?

 

[Hawk and Awe]

I don’t get it.... I protect myself from war by living in Iowa. If I ever felt so unsafe I needed a gun I would move. Canada seems ok

 

[hawkedoff]

What percent are used in a crime?

 

[Hawkeye_311]

Who are we so afraid of?

The government.

 

[Hawkeyenuts66]

What percent are used in a crime?

If the number in the OP is correct and the linked report is correct regarding all gun related incidents(this is not just gun crimes). Then the percentage of all the guns owned that are involved in any incident is .011%

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/t...8-and-here-they-all-are-on-one-map-2018-10-27

 

[seminole97]

The Afghans have guns, too. That’s what’s keeping them from being invaded.

18 years later and still unconquered:

 

[Dusty Human 1]

I don’t get it.... I protect myself from war by living in Iowa. If I ever felt so unsafe I needed a gun I would move. Canada seems ok

Bye

 

[DFSNOLE]

Who are we so afraid of?

Shadows.

 

[seminole97]

Shadows.

 

[Titanhawk2]

What's scarier, knowing how much ammo is owned, or knowing that someone knows how much ammo is owned?

 

[Run&Blade]

Sounds like a big waste of money.

I often wonder what it would be like to have a cashless society. Everything is a debit or credit card and algorithms decide if you should be buying something.

Too much debt ? It denies most transactions for unnecessary purchases until you get your shit together.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Using the most recent data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF’s) Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Reports (AFMER) to draw its conclusions, FITA’s report stated there are 422.9 million firearms in civilian possession from 1986 to 2018, along with an estimated 8.1 billion rounds of various firearms calibers and gauges.


The report also noted that in a 25 year period between 1993 and 2017, the violent crime rate has dropped by 48.6 percent while firearms-related accidents have decreased by 68 percent.
“These figures show the industry that America has a strong desire to continue to purchase firearms for lawful purposes,” said Joe Bartozzi, President of the National Shooting Sports Foundation. “The Modern Sporting Rifle continues to be the most popular centerfire rifle sold in America today and is clearly a commonly-owned firearm with more than 17 million in legal private ownership today. The continued popularity of handguns demonstrates a strong interest by Americans to protect themselves and their homes, and to participate in the recreational shooting sports.”

https://americanmilitarynews.com/20...qt-Toys7vS9mPxt4XutWrPDGEYhL6IofntR4hHoz40NLM

That's only 19 rds of ammo per gun.

Seems low.

 

[seminole97]

Sounds like a big waste of money.

I often wonder what it would be like to have a cashless society. Everything is a debit or credit card and algorithms decide if you should be buying something.

Too much debt ? It denies most transactions for unnecessary purchases until you get your shit together.

As long as ‘It’ is me, and I get decide what happens to wealth and how much wealth you have access to spend.

 

[sober_teacher]

That's only 19 rds of ammo per gun.

Seems low.

I wonder how many of those include collector's items or that are inherited from relatives. Might explain that to some extent. Otherwise a 19-1 ammo/gun ratio seems low I agree.

 

[tWarnerHawk]

The government.

Idiotic.

 

[Joes Place]

Good news!!!

After Hawaii NAS and Pensacola NAS, we're now at 422,999,998 guns and 8,099,999,502 rounds of ammo!!!


Baby Steps!!!!

 

[seminole97]

Good news!!!
After Hawaii NAS and Pensacola NAS, we're now at 422,999,998 guns and 8,099,999,502 rounds of ammo!!!
Baby Steps!!!!

That assumes no additional firearms were sold in the interim.
Unlikely.

 

[Run&Blade]

As long as ‘It’ is me, and I get decide what happens to wealth and how much wealth you have access to spend.

I am fine with that also. But no crying about student loans , car debt, or cost of home/apartment.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Sounds like a big waste of money.

I often wonder what it would be like to have a cashless society. Everything is a debit or credit card and algorithms decide if you should be buying something.

Too much debt ? It denies most transactions for unnecessary purchases until you get your shit together.

Not even a lefty like me wants that level of Big Brotherness. But it would be cool to have a well-constructed app that tells you that information.

I had some serious buyer's remorse over Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I'm a reasonably sensible guy, so I caught myself and cancelled a couple of things. Good deals but I really didn't need them.

I suggest 2 versions of the app (or maybe 2 warning levels in the same app). I'd call them the Buyer's Remorse, and Debtor's Prison versions. One warns you that you are digging yourself a hole and will probably regret it. The other tells you you are seriously jeopardizing your economic health or future.

 

[Joes Place]

That assumes no additional firearms were sold in the interim.
Unlikely.

Dammit.....you're probably right.

 

[biggreydogs]

Sounds like a fast and furious issue

 

[SSG T]

Who are we so afraid of?

Those bad people in the conspiracies that good people tell us to believe.

 

[stickman80]

That's only 19 rds of ammo per gun.

Seems low.

Agreed. If the gun number is correct the ammo number can't be right.

 

[JRHawk2003]

Who are we so afraid of?

Canadians of course

 

[Obviously Oblivious]

That's only 19 rds of ammo per gun.

Seems low.

I thought the same thing. That’s a pretty pathetic militia.

 

[WorldSeriesChamps2015]

Who are we so afraid of?

It’s more small penis syndrome.

 

[Gimmered]

Guns cause obesity.

And penis shrinkage.

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

It’s more small penis syndrome.

This.

 

[Gimmered]

Who are we so afraid of?

Nobody. We are well armed.

 

[Daggerfoot]

Well...I hit the range the other day so you can subtract 150 rds of .45 and 100 rds of 9mm. Doing my part to help...

 

[Hawk and Awe]

Bye

To review -

I suggested safety was a large reason I live in Iowa and due to that feeling of safety I personally find gun ownership unnecessary.

I pointed out that I would move, if I ever felt unsafe, before I would feel the need to own a weapon

(very important note - I currently feel safe - no desire or expectation to move)

Response by Dusty Human 1: Bye

Thanks Dusty Human 1

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Guns cause obesity.

And penis shrinkage.

OMG. That explains it.

Anybody want my guns?

If I can lose 10 pounds and gain a quarter inch per gun I give up, I'll be awesome.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

FITA’s report stated there are 422.9 million firearms in civilian possession from 1986 to 2018

This is a little confusing.

Is this before or after Obama confiscated all our guns?

Kidding side, it actually is a little confusing. Is that the number of guns held by the population as of 2018, or the number added during that time period?