Research Database

Firearms Database

Detailed database of firearms used in mass shootings, including classification, acquisition methods, and modifications to inform evidence-based policy discussions.

457

Total Firearms

1966 - 2025

105

Assault Weapons

23% of total

191

Large Capacity Mags

42% of total

Classification

What Types of Firearms Are Used?

Analysis of firearm types used in mass shootings, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns.

1
Handgun54%
2
Assault weapon23%
3
Shotgun11%
4
Rifle11%
Acquisition

How Are Firearms Obtained?

Understanding how mass shooters obtain their weapons is crucial for developing effective prevention policies.

1
Legal Purchase51%
2
Unknown21%
3
Illegal Purchase13%
4
Theft12%
Modifications

Firearm Modifications

Analysis of modifications including large capacity magazines and other enhancements.

Large Capacity Magazine

42%

191 of 457 firearms

Modified

17%

78 of 457 firearms

Extended Magazine

11%

51 of 457 firearms

Caliber Analysis

Caliber Distribution

The most common calibers found in firearms used during mass shooting incidents.

1
Medium Caliber46%
2
Large Caliber24%
3
Small Caliber22%
4
Unknown8%
Database

Complete Firearms Data

457 records

Date8/1/25
Case ##202
Make/Model7.62 mm caliber assault rifle
TypeAssault weapon
Date7/28/25
Case ##201
Make/ModelPalmetto State Armory PA-15
TypeAssault weapon
Date7/28/25
Case ##201
Make/ModelColt Python
TypeHandgun
Date9/4/24
Case ##200
Make/ModelAR platform style weapon
TypeAssault weapon
Date9/2/24
Case ##199
Make/Model9mm Glock 43
TypeHandgun
Date6/21/24
Case ##198
Make/ModelShotgun
TypeShotgun
Date6/21/24
Case ##198
Make/Model9mm handgun
TypeHandgun
Date10/25/23
Case ##197
Make/ModelSmith & Wesson M&P .40 caliber handgun
TypeHandgun
Date10/25/23
Case ##197
Make/ModelSmith & Wesson M&P AR-15-style rifle
TypeAssault weapon
Date10/25/23
Case ##197
Make/ModelRuger SFAR A10 semi-automatic rifle
TypeAssault weapon
Date7/15/23
Case ##196
Make/ModelHandgun
TypeHandgun
Date7/3/23
Case ##195
Make/Model9mm handgun
TypeHandgun
Date7/3/23
Case ##195
Make/ModelAR-15-style rifle assembled from parts
TypeAssault weapon
Date5/6/23
Case ##194
Make/ModelUnspecified gun
Type
Date5/6/23
Case ##194
Make/ModelHandgun
TypeHandgun
Date5/6/23
Case ##194
Make/ModelUnspecified gun
Type
Date5/6/23
Case ##194
Make/ModelUnspecified gun
Type
Date5/6/23
Case ##194
Make/ModelUnspecified gun
Type
Date5/6/23
Case ##194
Make/ModelHandgun
TypeHandgun
Date5/6/23
Case ##194
Make/ModelAR-15-style rifle
TypeAssault weapon
Date5/6/23
Case ##194
Make/ModelUnspecified gun
Type
Date4/10/23
Case ##193
Make/Model5.56mm AR-15-style rifle (Radical Firearms RF-15)
TypeAssault weapon
Date3/27/23
Case ##192
Make/ModelAR-15-style rifle
TypeAssault weapon
Date3/27/23
Case ##192
Make/Model9 mm Kel-Tec SUB2000 pistol caliber carbine
TypeAssault weapon
Date3/27/23
Case ##192
Make/Model9 mm Smith and Wesson M&P Shield EZ 2.0 handgun
TypeHandgun

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