From 2009-2016 in the U.S., there have been 156 mass shootings—incidents in which four or more people were shot and killed, not including the shooter. These incidents resulted in 1,187 victims shot: 848 people were shot and killed, and 339 people were shot and injured.
- 95% of Americans support requiring a background check on all gun sales
- 93 Americans are killed with guns every day
- 94% of gun owners believe in background checks for all gun sales
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