How Do Criminals Get Guns?
How do criminals get guns? The answer seems incredibly obvious: illegally. Unfortunately, that generic answer doesn’t fully capture how criminals acquire firearms, so we...
Public Mass Shootings Are Preventable
Public mass shootings are tragic events. But they’re also preventable. From alerting authorities to hardening schools and arming civilians, the statistics supporting mass shooting...
Ammo.com’s Top Rated Manufacturers and Brands
It was incredibly challenging to create only one list. There are so many great brands! But we wanted to give you a quick reference...
What Actually Causes Mass Shootings?
By Cassandra McBride
What actually causes mass shootings? The truth is much more complicated than the media or politicians like to let on. We were...
Which states have the strictest gun control laws?
From gun and ammo bans to background checks and ERPOs, we ranked the most anti-Second Amendment states in a recent report.
These findings weren’t surprising,...
Does Concealed Carry Reduce Crime Stats?
What happens when civilians have the freedom to carry firearms in public? Well, the jury is still deliberating, but the evidence doesn’t show a...
Gun Violence Statistics 2026
Gun violence isn’t a narrative, but facts and figures regarding the topic are often presented to support one. We recently updated our annual gun...
How Often Are Guns Used Defensively
Defensive gun uses in the U.S. are a highly debated topic because definitions and reporting methods vary. Ammo.com recently updated its report, adding available...
How Loud Is a Gunshot?
Have you ever wondered how loud a gunshot is? Ammo.com was curious, so they did the research! Their latest report examines the decibels of...
The Growing Threat of Stolen Guns in 2026
Gun thefts in the U.S. are an increasing problem. Ammo.com's latest report covers stolen guns and their relationship to other crimes. Although data are...
