Whats the ratio of innocent people killed by guns/people (criminals)killed in legitimate self defence with guns?

I'm trying to work out if I like guns but I need more data before I make up my mind. If like 50 criminals are killed by guns for every innocent person killed, then pretty much I think guns are cool.

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wildbill83 · 36-40, M

reports, data, statistics, etc. are so widely varying and biased area to area, that it's hard to nail down exact figures.

but according to government/law enforcement census data; 80%+/- of all crime is committed by people in illegal possession of a firearm. "good" shootings vs homicides is low simply due to the number of crimes committed against unarmed victims. But statistically speaking, someone with a legally owned firearm is more likely to commit suicide with a firearm than be murdered by a criminal with a firearm.

Of course, that data can be interpreted in many difference ways. But suffice it to say, "gun control" doesn't work.

In actuality, civilian owned so called "assault rifles" account for less than 1% of gun related crime/deaths.