Get a better understanding the demographics of Nevada homicide victims and the weapons used in this interactive analysis of the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports.More>>
Wednesday, February 6 2013 4:31 PM EST2013-02-06 21:31:08 GMT
Las Vegas was one of the few metropolitan areas in the U.S. without an outdoor, government-operated public shooting range until the Clark County Shooting Complex opened on Dec. 19, 2009. The 2,900-acreMore>>
Las Vegas was one of the few metropolitan areas in the U.S. without an outdoor, government-operated public shooting range until the Clark County Shooting Complex opened on Dec. 19, 2009.More>>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 2:20 PM EST2013-02-05 19:20:52 GMT
When a prospective buyer wishes to legally purchase a firearm from a licensed seller, the vendor runs a background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Instant Criminal BackgroundMore>>
When a prospective buyer wishes to legally purchase a firearm from a licensed seller, the vendor runs a background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Instant Criminal Background Check System.More>>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 11:26 AM EST2013-02-05 16:26:07 GMT
Suicides accounted for nearly twice as many firearm deaths as homicides in Clark County since 2003, data from the Clark County Coroner's office shows. From 2003 through 2012, with last year's data basedMore>>
Suicides accounted for nearly twice as many firearm deaths as homicides in Clark County since 2003, data from the Clark County Coroner's office shows.More>>
Sunday, February 3 2013 3:26 PM EST2013-02-03 20:26:11 GMT
Nevada law enforcement officers experienced 289 assaults by firearm from 2002 through 2011, the Nevada Department of Public Safety reported. The largest number, 130, were related to domestic disputesMore>>
Nevada law enforcement officers experienced 289 assaults by firearm from 2002 through 2011, the Nevada Department of Public Safety reported.More>>
Sunday, February 3 2013 3:26 PM EST2013-02-03 20:26:11 GMT
Evidence in Nevada suggests that individuals who commit crimes rarely do so with newly-purchased firearms. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, reported that roughly two-thirdsMore>>
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, reported that roughly two-thirds of all firearms recovered by law enforcement agencies in Nevada from 2006 through 2011 had been purchased at least three years prior.More>>
Monday, February 4 2013 12:37 PM EST2013-02-04 17:37:23 GMT
Nevada had one of the nation's highest homicide rates involving black victims from 2005 through 2009, according to the Violence Policy Center. The Washington, D.C., organization that advocates stricterMore>>
Nevada had one of the nation's highest homicide rates involving black victims from 2005 through 2009, according to the Violence Policy Center.More>>
Sunday, February 3 2013 3:26 PM EST2013-02-03 20:26:11 GMT
For three years running Nevada had the nation's highest rate of females murdered by males, according to an organization that advocates tougher gun laws. The Violence Policy Center of Washington, D.C.,More>>
For three years running Nevada had the nation's highest rate of females murdered by males, according to an organization that advocates tougher gun laws.More>>
Sunday, February 3 2013 3:26 PM EST2013-02-03 20:26:11 GMT
Only a small percentage of firearms reported stolen to law enforcement agencies in Nevada are recovered, according to data from the Nevada Department of Public Safety. From 2002 through 2011, police receivedMore>>
Only a small percentage of firearms reported stolen to law enforcement agencies in Nevada are recovered, according to data from the Nevada Department of Public Safety. More>>
Sunday, February 3 2013 3:26 PM EST2013-02-03 20:26:11 GMT
The number of federally registered weapons in Nevada rose nearly 21 percent from December 2010 to March 2012, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Under the National FirearmsMore>>
The number of federally registered weapons in Nevada rose nearly 21 percent from December 2010 to March 2012, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.More>>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 12:59 PM EST2013-02-05 17:59:49 GMT
Here are some facts and figures from the 2010-2011 Deadly Force Statistical Analysis issued by Metro Police: * There were 18 officer-involved shootings in 2011, down from 25 in 2010. But the 12 fatalMore>>
Here are some facts and figures from the 2010-2011 Deadly Force Statistical Analysis issued by Metro Police.More>>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 12:58 PM EST2013-02-05 17:58:33 GMT
The National Rifle Association, the nation's leading pro-gun advocacy organization, poured $481,437 into Nevada congressional races from 1998 through 2012. Included was $424,533 in campaign contributionsMore>>
The National Rifle Association, the nation's leading pro-gun advocacy organization, poured $481,437 into Nevada congressional races from 1998 through 2012.More>>
Sunday, February 3 2013 3:26 PM EST2013-02-03 20:26:11 GMT
The firearms industry enjoyed robust growth in Nevada from 2009 to 2011, based on economic impact data from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. The foundation, which sponsors the annual Shooting,More>>
The firearms industry enjoyed robust growth in Nevada from 2009 to 2011, based on economic impact data from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.More>>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 12:07 PM EST2013-02-05 17:07:47 GMT
When Mayors Against Illegal Guns issued two reports on the movement of illegal guns in America, the gun control organization rated Nevada as having one of the nation's highest rates of exported firearmsMore>>
When Mayors Against Illegal Guns issued two reports on the movement of illegal guns in America, the gun control organization rated Nevada as having one of the nation's highest rates of exported firearmsMore>>
Sunday, February 3 2013 9:09 PM EST2013-02-04 02:09:46 GMT
Handgun registrations that are required in Clark County have been on the rise since 2009, Metro Police data shows. That's also true of concealed carry weapons permits.More>>
Handgun registrations that are required in Clark County have been on the rise since 2009, Metro Police data shows. That's also true of concealed carry weapons permits.More>>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 9:03 PM EST2013-02-21 02:03:19 GMT
Ed. Note: The national debate about gun violence and gun control has generated strong emotions on all sides following the recent tragedies in Connecticut and Colorado. Should Americans' Second AmendmentMore>>
The national discussion about gun violence is prompting Nevada lawmakers to consider new legislation.More>>
Friday, May 3 2013 8:48 PM EDT2013-05-04 00:48:15 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Logan Smith's backyard is in the hills bordering southwest Las Vegas where he likes to do target practice. His prized possession: an AK-47 assault rifle he recently bought on armslist.com. Armslist.comMore>>
Logan Smith's backyard is in the hills bordering southwest Las Vegas where he likes to do target practice. His prized possession: an AK-47 assault rifle he recently bought on armslist.com.More>>
Friday, May 3 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-05-03 20:16:25 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- An effort to require universal background checks for all guns sales failed in the Senate last month by six votes. Opponents of the bill insist it will not keep guns from criminals or theMore>>
An effort to require universal background checks for all guns sales failed in the Senate last month by six votes.More>>
Thursday, May 2 2013 2:00 AM EDT2013-05-02 06:00:07 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- America is a violent nation. Studies show the rate of death by gunfire in our country is much higher than most of the civilized world, but defenders of the Second Amendment say guns are notMore>>
America is a violent nation. Studies show the rate of death by gunfire in our country is much higher than most of the civilized world, but defenders of the Second Amendment say guns are not the root cause of violence here.More>>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-04-09 20:28:26 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate's top Democrat said there will be a showdown vote on Thursday on his party's effort to enact new gun restrictions. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he does not knowMore>>
The Senate's top Democrat said there will be a showdown vote on Thursday on his party's effort to enact new gun restrictions.More>>
Monday, March 25 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-03-25 22:55:01 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- After 65 years, Clark County's handgun registration program could be history if a new bill becomes law. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is fighting to keep gun registration, butMore>>
After 65 years, Clark County's handgun registration program could be history if a new bill becomes law. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is fighting to keep gun registration, but others say the law doesn't serve a purpose and infringes on Second Amendment rights.More>>
Editor's Note Regarding The Data Presented Here
One thing the national firearms debate has exposed is the lack of reliable statistics on certain aspects of gun use. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies release certain data, such as what you will find on the 8 News Now website. But other data has either never been compiled at the state or local level or is impossible to gather because of existing laws.
Here are but three examples:
There is no way to reliably report the number of firearms that exist in Nevada because there is no state requirement that all guns be registered. Clark County requires handguns that can be concealed and aimed with one hand to be registered with Metro Police, but those ordinances don’t extend to rifles and shotguns.
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives publishes state-by-state data on law enforcement traces of firearms used or suspected of use in crimes. But there are no readily available statistics for Clark County or Nevada on the percentage of guns used in crimes that were stolen.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports data on the number of justifiable homicides by private citizens who used firearms. But no data exists for the number of times a citizen used a gun in self-defense, nor the number of times he or she did so successfully.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-03-28 00:02:59 GMT
Gun rights advocates say mental illness is the real reason behind mass murder incidents. There are strong indications that most, if not all, of the killers in recent mass murders had severe mental or emotional issues.More>>
Nevada is notoriously stingy when it comes to support for mental health services. It already ranked among the worst in the nation for mental health programs, and then another $80 million was chopped during the past few years.More>>
Thursday, May 2 2013 2:00 AM EDT2013-05-02 06:00:07 GMT
By Steve Kanigher The Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in December rekindled a national debate over the extent, if any, to which violent video games set off individuals who go on deadly shootingMore>>
By Steve Kanigher The Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in December rekindled a national debate over the extent, if any, to which violent video games set off individuals who go on deadly shootingMore>>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-04-10 23:25:17 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Caregivers of the mentally ill say the debate in Congress cannot end with background checks. Gun control is one of many hot topics Wednesday at a national mental health conference in LasMore>>
Caregivers of the mentally ill say the debate in Congress cannot end with background checks.More>>
Monday, April 1 2013 4:10 PM EDT2013-04-01 20:10:39 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Much is being aired and written in the national media about whether an increased investment in mental health care would have any impact on reducing gun violence. Here are examples of thoseMore>>
Much is being aired and written in the national media about whether an increased investment in mental health care would have any impact on reducing gun violence.More>>
Monday, April 1 2013 2:57 PM EDT2013-04-01 18:57:30 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- One highlight of Nevada's proposed mental health budget for the two-year period beginning in July is that it will belong to a newly reorganized agency called the Division of Public and BehavioralMore>>
One highlight of Nevada's proposed mental health budget for the two-year period beginning in July is that it will belong to a newly reorganized agency called the Division of Public and Behavioral Health.More>>
Monday, April 1 2013 2:55 PM EDT2013-04-01 18:55:22 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A plan that outlined ways to improve mental health services for Nevada's children through 2020 recommended a radical shift in funding priorities from intense intervention for those with severeMore>>
A plan that outlined ways to improve mental health services for Nevada's children through 2020 recommended a radical shift in funding priorities from intense intervention for those with severe problems to early prevention and intervention efforts.More>>
Monday, April 1 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-04-01 18:52:21 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines a mass murder as generally involving at least four victims in a single location with no cooling-off period between the fatalities. But not allMore>>
The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines a mass murder as generally involving at least four victims in a single location with no cooling-off period between the fatalities. But not all mass murderers or alleged perpetrators are alike.More>>
Monday, April 1 2013 2:51 PM EDT2013-04-01 18:51:44 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- As the economic recession took its toll on Nevada, the pain of state budget cuts deeply impacted mental health services. A "Needs Assessment" issued last year by the Nevada Division of MentalMore>>
As the economic recession took its toll on Nevada, the pain of state budget cuts deeply impacted mental health services.More>>
