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Firearm-Related Suicides Hit New High in 2023

Gunner QuinnBy Gunner QuinnJuly 11, 2025
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In 2023, firearm-related suicides in the United States reached an alarming new high, marking the third straight year of increasing deaths by this method. According to data from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, guns were involved in 46,728 fatalities, with suicide accounting for 27,300 of these deaths—representing 58% of all gun-related fatalities. Paul Nestadt, MD, highlights that the troubling rise in firearm suicides correlates closely with increased gun ownership, as easy access to firearms makes fatal outcomes more likely when individuals experience suicidal impulses.

Furthermore, the report underscores that gun suicides are especially prevalent among specific demographics, with Black youth aged 10 to 19 experiencing a staggering 245% increase since 2014. Interestingly, while total gun homicides decreased by nearly 9% in 2023, the sustained high rates of gun-related suicides emphasize the urgent need for targeted prevention strategies. As the conversation around firearm access intensifies, Nestadt stresses the importance of direct discussions about gun storage and risk factors in clinical settings to mitigate these tragic outcomes.

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