How Many Guns Used To Commit Crimes Are Traced in Every State

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November 18, 2022 10:00 pm

Last Updated: November 19, 2022 12:48 am

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25. Colorado
> Total guns traced by the ATF in 2020: 115 per 100,000 people (6,516 total)
> Most common firearm type: 9mm (2,268 total)
> 2nd most common firearm type: .22 Cal (669 total)
> 3rd most common firearm type: .40 Cal (643 total)

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24. Illinois
> Total guns traced by the ATF in 2020: 117 per 100,000 people (14,897 total)
> Most common firearm type: 9mm (6,438 total)
> 2nd most common firearm type: .40 Cal (2,012 total)
> 3rd most common firearm type: .45 Cal (1,165 total)

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23. Montana
> Total guns traced by the ATF in 2020: 119 per 100,000 people (1,259 total)
> Most common firearm type: .22 Cal (246 total)
> 2nd most common firearm type: 9mm (217 total)
> 3rd most common firearm type: .45 Cal (114 total)

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22. West Virginia
> Total guns traced by the ATF in 2020: 121 per 100,000 people (2,181 total)
> Most common firearm type: 9mm (545 total)
> 2nd most common firearm type: .22 Cal (348 total)
> 3rd most common firearm type: .380 Cal (175 total)

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21. Oregon
> Total guns traced by the ATF in 2020: 123 per 100,000 people (5,138 total)
> Most common firearm type: 9mm (1,422 total)
> 2nd most common firearm type: .22 Cal (819 total)
> 3rd most common firearm type: .45 Cal (396 total)

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