| Guns Used in Crime | ||
|---|---|---|
| Source Methodological Considerations | ||
| 1993 | 25% of all rape, sexual assault, robbery, and aggravated assault involved use of a handgun. 57% of murders were committed with handguns. | BJS-NCJ NCJ-148201 July 1995 "Guns Used in Crime" |
| Weapons Offenses and Offenders | ||
| Source Methodological Considerations | ||
| 1993 | When convicted of rape, less than 0.5% are also convicted of additional weapons charges. This compares to 8% for murder and 4% for aggravated assault. | BJS-NCJ NCJ-155284 November 1995 "Weapons Offenses and Offenders" |