The 28 Guns Used the Most to Commit Crimes in the US

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November 8, 2022 5:00 pm

Last Updated: December 14, 2022 10:19 am

3. .22 caliber
> Total guns traced by the ATF in 2020: 35,026
> Most common gun type: Rifle, handgun
> Common legal usages: Target shooting, small game hunting

My Baby (CC BY 2.0) by Christopher Fields

2. .40 caliber
> Total guns traced by the ATF in 2020: 45,814
> Most common gun type: Handgun
> Common legal usages: Law enforcement, self defense

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Beretta 92FS (left) (CC BY-SA 2.0) by storem

1. 9mm
> Total guns traced by the ATF in 2020: 145,815
> Most common gun type: Handgun
> Common legal usages: Military, law enforcement, self defense, target shooting

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