Top 5 states with the most guns per capita

There are 100 weapons for every 120 Americans. No other country has more civilian weapons than the United States. Which 5 states have the most guns per capita? Insider Monkey.

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Although the exact number of firearms owned by civilians is difficult to calculate due to a variety of factors, including unregistered weapons, illegal trade and global conflicts, researchers from the Swiss Small Arms Survey (SAS) estimate Americans own 393 million of the 857 million civilian weapons available, about 46% of the world's civilian weapons stock. Which states have the most:

5. West Virginia

• Proportion of adults living in a household with a firearm: 58,5%.
• Number of deaths from firearms per 100 people: 17,3.

Known for its coal mining, outdoor recreation, and beautiful scenery, West Virginia is the 10th largest US state. West Virginia, located in the tree-covered Appalachians, with a number of national parks and forests. About 58,5% of adults living with families own a firearm in West Virginia, and there are 100 gun deaths per 000 people.

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4. Idaho

• Proportion of adults living in a household with a firearm: 60,1%.
• Number of deaths from firearms per 100 people: 16,3.

Idaho, famous for its potatoes, trout and gems, is the 14th largest state in America. Idaho is a popular destination for outdoor activities and is home to many national parks. In Idaho, about 60,1% of adults living in a household own a firearm, and there are about 100 firearm deaths per 000 population.

3. Alaska

• Proportion of adults living in a household with a firearm: 64,5%.
• Number of deaths from firearms per 100 people: 25,2.

Known for its vast wilderness, glaciers and mountains, Alaska is the largest US state by area. The state is a popular destination for outdoor recreation and is home to several national parks. The estimated proportion of adults living in households in Alaska with a firearm is 64,5%, with 100 firearm deaths per 000 people.

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2. Wyoming

• Proportion of adults living in a household with a firearm: 66,2%.
• Number of deaths from firearms per 100 people: 26,1.

Wyoming is known for its open spaces, mountains and Yellowstone National Park. It is the 10th largest state in the country. It remains a popular destination for outdoor recreation including hiking, camping, fishing and hunting. In Wyoming, it is estimated that 66,2% of adults in families are gun owners, and the fatality rate is about 26,1 per 100 people.

1. Montana

• Proportion of adults living in a household with a firearm: 66,3%.
• Number of deaths from firearms per 100 people: 25,1.

Montana is the fourth largest state in the US. It is known for its mountains, forests, and wide open spaces, and is also a popular destination for outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, and hunting. In Montana, about 66,3% of adults living in a household own a firearm, with 100 firearm deaths per 000 people.

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