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Weapon Effectiveness Statistics

Weapon effectiveness statistics refer to the likelihood of a weapon causing damage or achieving its intended purpose based on historical data and analysis.

Last Updated: June 22, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we delve into various statistics surrounding weapon effectiveness, shedding light on the prevalence and impact of firearms, modern warfare technology, global arms trade, and the concerning trends in violent crimes across different regions. With data ranging from homicides and gun violence to cyber vulnerabilities and the staggering number of landmines worldwide, these statistics offer a sobering insight into the complex landscape of weapon use and its implications on society.

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"In 2016, firearms were used in 73.3% of all homicides in the United States."

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"In the year 2020, deaths by firearms reached over 43,500 in the United States."

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"The Global Peace Index 2021 reported that the interconnected nature of modern weapon systems makes them more vulnerable to cyber attacks."

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"In 2020, there were a total of 19,379 gun violence deaths in the United States."

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"Violent crime in the UK is up by 19% in 2018, and homicides, the majority involving a sharp instrument, are up by 14%."

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"In modern warfare, only 5-20% of shots fired actually hit their targets."

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"Active ships in U.S. Navy's arsenal have an effective range from 100 nautical miles (cruise missiles) to over 1,300 nautical miles (ballistic missiles)."

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"Firearms were used in 37% of violent offenses in 2019/2020 in the UK."

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"For 2019, the UK Office for National Statistics noted a reduction in firearm offenses by 2% compared to previous year."

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"An estimated 70 million landmines are laid in 90 countries, which claim over 26,000 victims annually."

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"Projected annual gun sales in the U.S. for 2020 was 20 million firearms."

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"The global arms trade is now worth approximately $100 billion annually."

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"Over 50% of worldwide drone exports in 2019 came from the U.S."

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"80% of homicides occur in Africa and the Americas and, in most cases, firearms were the most widely used weapons."

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"According to a study by Penn Medicine, 71% of gunshot victims had previously been arrested."

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"4.5 million American women have been threatened with a firearm by an intimate partner."

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"In the United States in 2018, out of 363 mass shootings, 35 were school shootings."

The statistics presented highlight the pervasive nature and impact of firearms and weapon systems in various aspects of society, from homicides and violent crimes to global peace and warfare effectiveness. The data underscore the urgent need for continued analysis and action to address the complex issues surrounding weapon effectiveness, gun violence, global arms trade, and societal impacts. Efforts to address these challenges should include a combination of policy changes, public awareness campaigns, and international cooperation to mitigate the negative consequences associated with the proliferation of weapons and their use in various contexts.