Which Statement Best Summarizes Current Statistics on Gun Violence in the United

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes current statistics on gun violence in the United States?

• A) The majority of gun-related deaths are not criminal offenses.
• B) The number of firearm homicides is directly proportional to each state's gun safety legislation.
• C) Handguns account for the greatest majority of both fatal and nonfatal incidents in the United States.
• D) Firearm violence has been substantially decreasing since 1999.

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