HarryLee 0 Posted May 25, 2012 Is it a firearm or a knife? Or something else. I don't know. Just curious what the answer would be for the United States vs the rest of the world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted May 25, 2012 There's a term I've heard used in these "polls". If I recall correctly, it's called a weapon of opportunity. Which is whatever you have on hand or at your disposal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arbelest 29 Posted May 25, 2012 I would bet handguns specifically. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtquig 45 Posted May 25, 2012 I read within the last year that the most deaths by gun are from 22's. Don't remember where I saw it, I'll see if I can find it. I imagine its because they are inexpensive and a lot of people own them. That included accident and murder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arbelest 29 Posted May 25, 2012 22 pistol or rifle? I am on the whole pistol thing because they are easier to conceal, carry, and easily acquired in certain cities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtquig 45 Posted May 25, 2012 I read within the last year that the most deaths by gun are from 22's. Don't remember where I saw it, I'll see if I can find it. I imagine its because they are inexpensive and a lot of people own them. That included accident and murder. After doing a search, it depends on what stats you read, 38 caliber is high on the list, 22's are lower. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtquig 45 Posted May 25, 2012 22 pistol or rifle? I am on the whole pistol thing because they are easier to conceal, carry, and easily acquired in certain cities. 22 Pistol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 828 Posted May 25, 2012 22 what? LR, Short, WMR, .223?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRaptor 68 Posted May 25, 2012 Homicide: The killing of one human being by another human being. The weapon which is used in the most homicides: cars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted May 25, 2012 The weapon which is used in the most homicides: cars i would've bet knives, but cars and knives are neck and neck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 45 Posted May 25, 2012 Yeah i was pretty sure it wasn't firearms,without doing a search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulpup 98 Posted May 25, 2012 Firearms by a huge margin. http://www2.fbi.gov/...a/table_20.html http://www2.fbi.gov/...a/table_20.html http://www2.fbi.gov/...a/table_20.html http://www2.fbi.gov/...a/table_20.html However, don't forget the table 14 data, "Justifiable Homicide" http://www2.fbi.gov/...hrtable_14.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 44 Posted May 25, 2012 In 2007 12,632 violent intentional homicides/injuries were committed with firearms , out of a total of 18,361 total violent intentional homicides/injuries .1,981 violent homicides/injuries were committed using sharp piercing objects. Play around with the filters ..good informational site. Last full set of data is 2007 though. http://webappa.cdc.g...trate10_sy.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 177 Posted May 25, 2012 The most used weapon is the human mind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 45 Posted May 25, 2012 I stand corrected Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites