Weapons Used(Mass Shootings in the United States)

Mass Shootings in the United States - Weapons Used

Time: 2014

Place: U.S.

Details: Several types of guns have been used in mass shootings in the United States. A 2014 study conducted by Dr. James Fox of 142 shootings found that 88 (62%) were committed with handguns of all types; 68 (48%) with semi-automatic handguns, 20 (14%) with revolvers, 35 (25%) with semi-automatic rifles, and 19 (13%) with shotguns. High-capacity magazines were used in approximately half of the mass shootings. Semi-automatic rifles have been used in six of the ten deadliest mass shooting events.