almost 29 thousand firearm deaths in teh united states in 2000.over 1100 were homocides or accidental deaths.
1999 stats in canada, about 1000.
About 22% of homes in Canada own at least one gun, that works out to about 7million guns spread among about 10 million homes. We have plenty of guns. Just less killing. Figure that one out.
What did you see that on bowling for columbine or somthing? Your numbers are scuewd.
For the US
In 2000 --
10,801 people were murdered using a Firearm;
12,757 people died from accidental poisoning;
13,322 people died as the result of an accidental fall; and
46,749 people died in Auto Accidents
In 2000 --
776 people were accidently killed by a Firearm;
777 people were killed in Accidental Plane Crashes;
1,223 people were killed by mother nature;
1,307 people were killed falling down the stairs;
2,450 people were killed falling on LEVEL ground;
3,059 people died as the result of Doctor error;
3,187 people died from choking on something;
3,337 people died in accidental fires;
3,482 people accidently drowned; and
5,870 people were hit [and killed] by a vehicle while walking
http://www.nsc.org/index.htm
