20 States with the Most Guns Per Capita in the US

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4. New Mexico

Guns Per Capita: 58.1

Gun Deaths per 100,000 People: 27.3

As part of the American Southwest, New Mexico embodies the “Old West” legacy of cattle drives, cowboys, and conflicts between pioneers and Native Americans. Its gun laws are moderate, featuring regulations praised by gun control advocates, such as the requirement for private gun sales to undergo a criminal background check through a licensed dealer. Despite these measures, New Mexico ranks 4th in the nation for guns per capita.

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