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Report Highlights: • The U.S. has more than 82 million lawful firearm owners. • 53% of the 21 states with restrictive concealed carry laws have violent crime rates higher than the national average. • 55% of states with a violent crime rate below the national average have permitless carry. • Between 60,000 and 2.5 million Americans use firearms for self-defense each year. • 40% of criminals convicted of crimes while in possession of a firearm were already prohibited from carrying firearms. • A 2018 study shows that 68% of those convicted of crimes while in possession of a firearm were already felons. • The U.K. and Australia have a higher number of homicides per firearm than the United States.

Report Highlights: • An average of 10,252 firearms were used in homicides between 2015 and 2019. Handguns were involved in 59% of homicides in 2020. • Handguns were used in 62% of homicides between 2015 and 2019. • Most mass shooters used firearms chambered in 9mm and .223 Remington in 2023 and 2024 (to date), resulting in 45% of all deaths. • 1 in 6 criminal assaults involving a firearm results in death. • Gunshot victims were 4.5 times more likely to die when shot by larger caliber bullets (.357 magnum, .40, .44 magnum, .45, 10 mm, and 7.62 × 39 mm) than small calibers (.25, .32, and .38). • Knives are used in 3X more murders than rifles. Personal weapons (hands, fists, feet, etc.) are used in nearly 2 times more murders than rifles.

Report Highlights: • There are 26 states with permitless concealed carry freedoms • Washington, D.C., has the highest rate of firearm-related homicides even though it has strict carry laws • 83% of states with permitless concealed carry have a homicide rate at or below the national average • 45% of states with no permitless concealed carry laws have homicide rates above the national average • 3 out of 5 of the safest five states in the U.S. have permitless concealed carry • 2 out of 5 of the top five most dangerous states in the U.S. have permitless concealed carry, and 3 out of 5 require permits for concealed carry • 84% of states have a lower violent crime rate in 2022 than they did before permitless concealed carry

We graded Illinois’ candidates based on their previous 2A voting records, public statements on their constituents owning firearms, and their willingness to focus on 2A issues. Given our research on these criteria, we’ve assigned the following grades to those currently running for office: A – Joshua Loyd, James Marter B – Jerry Evans, Joe McGraw C – Mark Rice D – Nikki Budzinski

Pennsylvania is a key battleground state in the 2024 elections, with one federal Senate seat up for grabs and 17 Congressional House districts. The following candidates have been graded based on their willingness to protect and secure Americans' Second Amendment rights: - Ryan Mackenzie, Scott Perry, Mike Kelly - David McCormick - Brian Fitzpatrick, Neil Young, James Hayes, Preston Nouri, Rob Mercuri

As the political climate heats up surrounding gun control and legislation, more Americans are buying firearms today than six years ago. In the past twenty years, gun ownership has risen slightly among women and Hispanics while it has decreased among men. Report Highlights: • Gun ownership in America increased 28% from 1994 to 2023. • Based on NICS background data and manufacturing records, it is estimated that there are 393 million civilian-owned firearms in the U.S. • Only 6.06 million firearms are registered in America (NFA registrations and states with permits to purchase) • Estimates show that 82,880,000 people own at least one firearm in 2023. • 43% of households have at least one firearm in 2023. • Women's firearm ownership has increased by 177.8% since 1993.

Key Statistics: • There have been 196 accidental deaths related to firearms so far in 2023. • Accidental shooting deaths have declined from 1,491 per year (1979-1998) to an average of 606 (1999-2023). • 728 accidental shootings (including injuries or death) occur on average yearly. • 1% of all firearm-related deaths in 2022 were unintentional. • Individuals aged 14-30 are consistently more likely to die of accidental shootings than any other age group.

We graded Alabama's candidates based on their previous 2A voting record, public statements on their constituents owning firearms, and their willingness to focus on 2A issues. Given our research on this criteria, we've assigned the following grades: Caroleene Dobson - Running for U.S. House District 2 Dick Brewbaker - Running for U.S. House District 2 Robin Litaker - Running for U.S. House District 7

Here are the highlights: A - Ted Cruz, Brandon Herrera, Jay Furman B - Monica De La Cruz, Mayra Flores C - Lazaro Garza Jr. D - Dan Crenshaw, Peter Filler, Tony Gonzales, Henry Cuellar, Vicente Gonzalez Jr. F - Colin Allred, Michelle Vallejo Read 2nd Amendment Grades for Texas' 2024 Political Candidates on our site for the full report!

Here are the highlights: A - Kat Cammack, Cory Mills, Jose Castillo, Adianis Morales B - Anna Paulina Luna C - Tatiana Fernandez D - Rick Scott, Mario Diaz Balart, Maria Elvira Salazar F - Debbie Mucarsal-Powell, Tom Wells, Darren Soto, Tony D’Arrigo Read 2nd Amendment Grades for Florida's 2024 Political Candidates on our site for the full report!