Stop the Killing - Put down the Guns! Pt#1

Gun Violence Throughout the World - In 1992, handguns caused the deaths of 97 in Switzerland, 60 in Japan, 128 in Canada, 33 in Great Britain, 36 people in Sweden and 13 in Australia; compared to 13,220 people in the United States.

Gun Violence in the United States - There are more than 211 million firearms in the possession of private citizens in the United States, 71 million of which are handguns. In 1994, nearly 40% of NYC youths between the ages of 12 and 21 admitted to having carried a gun at some point in their lives. Black youths ages 15 to 19 are 50% more likely to be victims of murder than white youths. Firearms are the leading cause of homicidal death among black teens in this country. About 500 children and adolescents are killed in firearms accidents each year, many with their parents' guns.