U.S. Gun Deaths Decline Yet Remain Alarmingly High

The number of gun deaths in the United States decreased for the second consecutive year in 2023, yet the annual total remains one of the highest on record. Approximately 58% of U.S. adults advocate for stricter gun laws, reflecting widespread concern over gun violence despite the recent decline in fatalities.

Additionally, nearly one in four teachers report that their schools experienced a gun-related lockdown in the last academic year, revealing deep-seated anxieties in educational settings. With 59% of public K-12 teachers worried about potential shootings at their schools, the issue of gun safety continues to loom large over American society.

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