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SECURITYJul 15 · 19:00 UTCTHE TRACEAaron Mendelson

By the Numbers: Shootings Decrease, But Gun Sales Are Up

Gun violence in the U.S. has significantly decreased in the first half of 2026, with 6,458 shooting deaths and 11,781 injuries, the lowest since 2015. However, gun sales have risen, with 7.3 million firearms sold, and some states like Iowa and New Hampshire saw increases in shooting deaths.

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