Looking for a citable source on gun crime stats
I found the following info in a letter to the NY times. I want to post them in another discussion I'm participating in, but can't seem to nail down a credible source for the info.
Anyone know of a citable source for this or other stats (illegal guns vs. legal guns)?
Quote:
1. Seventy-eight percent of all shooting deaths are drug-, gang- or other criminal-related incidents committed with unregistered guns wielded by non-licensed criminals.
2. Eight percent are shootings by police or security personnel.
3. Less than 1 percent are shootings by legal gun owners committing a crime.
4. Six percent are legal gun owners protecting life, limb and property (homeowners, shop owners, etc.).
5. Eight percent are miscellaneous (suicide, hunting accidents, accidental discharges, etc.).
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