Chris Marvin

Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to a new analysis of federal data. The report by Everytown for Gun Safety highlights that veterans account for nearly 20% of firearm suicide deaths nationwide despite comprising a small share of the population.

Firearms are used in approximately 75% of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from 66% in 2001, according to a federal data analysis by Everytown for Gun Safety. Veterans account for nearly 20% of all firearm suicide deaths despite representing a small share of the population, with firearm suicide rates rising 67% between 2001 and 2023 compared to 35% for nonveterans.

Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to a new analysis of federal data. Veterans account for nearly one in five firearm suicide deaths nationwide, with the suicide rate among veterans increasing by 67% between 2001 and 2023 compared to a 35% increase among nonveterans.

Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to a federal data analysis by Everytown for Gun Safety. Veterans account for nearly 20% of firearm suicide deaths despite representing a small share of the population, with firearm ownership rates among veterans (50%) significantly higher than nonveterans (20%).

Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to an analysis of federal data by Everytown for Gun Safety. Veterans account for nearly 20% of firearm suicide deaths despite making up a small share of the population, with about 18 veterans dying by suicide daily, 13 of which involve firearms.

Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to a federal data analysis by Everytown for Gun Safety. Veterans account for nearly 20% of firearm suicide deaths despite representing a small share of the population, with firearm ownership rates higher among veterans (50%) than nonveterans (20%).

Firearms are used in about three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001. Veterans die by suicide at higher rates than the general population, with 18 veterans on average dying by suicide daily, 13 of which involve firearms. The veteran firearm suicide rate increased by 67% between 2001 and 2023, compared to 35% among nonveterans.