Firearm deaths in the United States have remained relatively steady over the past decade, averaging around 31,000 deaths annually between 2000 and 2011. The number of deaths peaked at 32,163 in 2011 and has fluctuated between 29,500 and 31,600 during most years since 2000 according to data from gun policy organizations and government reports.

7. In theUnited States, annual deathsresulting from
firearmstotal
2011: 32,1638
2010: 31,6729
2009: 31,347
2008: 31,593
2007: 31,224
2006: 30,896
2005: 30,694
2004: 29,569
2003: 30,136
2002: 30,242
2001: 29,573
2000: 28,663
1999: 28,874

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