Guns and Suicide [View all]

[packman]

"Suicide is the leading cause of gun-related deaths across the country in recent years. Of the 33,636 firearm deaths in 2013, more than 21,000 were suicides. In fact, suicide accounted for more than half of gun-related deaths in all but one state with the most gun violence. In three states — Alaska, Montana, and Wyoming — suicide accounted for more than 80% of all firearm deaths."

Article goes on to give the 10 states with most gun related violence. Interesting in itself that NONE of those states require permits, most rank high in poverty levels, and educational levels and other - what I think - are mitigating factors in being classified as prone to gun violence.

Begs the question - If there was something on the market that people used to commit suicide in those numbers given, wouldn't it be a subject of intense national debate?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/12/10-states-with-the-most-g_n_7572774.html