"There are more gun dealers in the U.S. than grocery stores (37,716), McDonald’s (14,098), total coffee shops (55,246), and almost 6 for every Starbucks (10,843). If you include gun collectors, manufacturers, and importers (138,659 as of December 2015), there are more gun dealers in the U.S. than there are pharmacies (67,000) or public schools (98,328)," the team wrote.
Starbucks in Las Vegas: 159
Gun dealers in Las Vegas: 158
Mass shootings in Las Vegas in 2015: 2
In Nevada, there were 14.9 gun deaths per 100,000 people in 2015, above the national rate of 11.1.
The state does not require permits to buy rifles, shotguns, or handguns, which can be carried openly. Residents do not need to register these weapons with the state or obtain a gun license either.
In addition, Nevada has a "stand-your-ground" law, meaning people can use deadly force against someone who attacks them, even if that person is unarmed. As long as they are under the supervision of a parent or guardian, children 14 years and older can also handle rifles or shotguns.
Starbucks in Los Angeles: 530
Gun dealers in Los Angeles: 230
Mass shootings in Los Angeles in 2015: 4
Most assault weapons and large capacity magazines are also banned in California.
Starbucks in Baton Rouge: 11
Gun dealers in Baton Rouge: 2
Mass shootings in Baton Rouge in 2015: 2
Starbucks in Baker: 10
Gun dealers in Baker: 147
Mass shootings in Baker in 2015: 1
Starbucks in Baltimore: 110
Gun dealers in Baltimore: 156
Gun dealers in Baltimore in 2015: 10
Starbucks in Chicago: 330
Gun dealers in Chicago: 101
Mass shootings in Chicago in 2015: 13
Though Chicago has extensive gun regulations, city officials have attributed gun crimes to illegal firearms bought outside Illinois, where regulations are not as strict, DNA Info reported in 2014.
Starbucks in NYC: 1,646
Gun dealers in NYC: 711
Mass shootings in NYC in 2015: 11
New York State banned the sale of assault weapons, including semi-automatic pistols, shotguns and rifles, in 2013.
This is a uniquely American stat. Though the US has just 4.4% of the world’s population, it has half of the civilian-owned guns around the world.
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