2023 Gun Violence Statistics

2023 showed a significant increase in the number of gun violence events and mass shootings compared to past years.

658

MASS SHOOTINGS

For each of the last three years there have been more than 600 mass shootings - almost two a day on average. More than 1 million lives have been lost from gun violence since 1990.

ALARMING

2023 Statistics

42,996

38,368

due to gun violence

This isn't anything new, gun violence has been trending upward for the past four decades.

Over the last year, firearm deaths have risen by

20%

The U.S. experienced several gun-related tragedies in 2023 that drove awareness of just how much of an issue gun violence has become.

Bowling Alley and Restaurant

LEWISTON, MAINE

18 killed & 13 injured

Shopping Mall

ALLEN, TEXAS

8 killed & 7 injured

Covenant School

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

6 killed & 1 injured

Michigan State University

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN

3 killed & 5 injured

Two Farms
HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA

7 killed & 1 injured

Dance Studio

MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA

11 killed & 9 injured

UNACCEPTABLE TRUTHS

Gun Violence in Schools is Escalating

2023 broke the record for the most school shootings in over four decades.

More than 6,194 children and teens were killed or hurt by gunfire in 2023.

Firearms are now the No. 1 cause of death for children in the U.S., exceeding motor vehicle deaths.

There were 346 shooting incidents on school grounds in 2023.

THROUGH THE YEARS

School Shootings Have Increased

486% since 2017

2,200% since 2010

SCHOOL SHOOTINGS HAPPEN OUTDOORS

80%

of school shootings occurred outdoors.

Parking lots continue to be the most common location for a shooting and have been for more than 60 years. Schools are responding to help protect their students and staff. Baltimore County Public Schools integrated AI visual gun detection into 7,000 cameras.

A TERRIBLE TRAJECTORY

This Problem Has Been Growing Steadily for the Last

10 YEARS

Protecting people is the top priority. But the financial impact these tragedies have on the victims, their families and the overall economy is staggering.

THE GRIM REALITY

The Hidden Cost of Gun Violence

In addition to lives lost, gun violence has an economic consequence to our nation of $557 billion per year. That is roughly 2.5 percent of our nation's gross domestic product (GDP.).

THIS INCLUDES:

$2.8b in medical costs

$53.8b in lost wages

$489.1b in "quality of life" costs

The school shooting in Uvalde, TX in 2022 cost an estimated

^$658MM

This crisis isn't going away. To prevent ongoing tragedies, organizations and education leaders need to find ways to protect their people.

NEVER AGAIN

How Can We Prevent Gun Violence?

There are several ways to protect an organization from these dangerous events. Developing a safety plan that’s thorough and easily remembered for emergency situations is a start, but it only works if it is effective.

A.I. Powered Visual Gun Detection

A.I. powered visual gun detection software was created to identify active shooters in seconds and then instantly kick off a series of pre-planned responses such as notify police, lock doors and send out alerts. It can also actively monitor the shooter and communicate with victims and response teams for the duration of the event.

Works with existing cameras and easily integrates into security systems

Activates automatic response plans, allowing for near-instantaneous alerts and response times

Provides 24/7 automated coverage

THE POWER OF A.I.

Before, During, and After

Not every AI gun detection solution available today is the same. For the best protection, choose one that has a unique combination of gun detection, human verification, mass communication, and an automated response.

BEFORE AN EVENT

Accurately identifies the presence of a gun prior to it being fired.
Proactively takes steps to mitigate an escalated event.

DURING AN EVENT

Actively monitors the shooter and communicates with victims and response teams during the duration of the event.

AFTER AN EVENT

Enables comprehensive incident evaluation.
Alerts key personnel through video management solutions integrations but also flags the incident for easy retrieval.