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Gun Suicide impacts more people and families in Wisconsin than all other types of gun violence combined
Gun Suicide impacts more people and families in Wisconsin than all other types of gun violence combined
Gun Suicide is by far the largest proportion of gun deaths in the state of Wisconsin
Gun Suicide is by far the largest proportion of gun deaths in the state of Wisconsin
Each year, around 600 people die by guns in Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, 70% of gun deaths are suicides and 27% are homicides. This is compared to 61% and 36% respectively, nationwide.
Older White Men are the #1 Group who pose a Danger to Themselves
Older White Men are the #1 Group who pose a Danger to Themselves
Despair in rural communities over the growing number of family farms and agricultural property that are facing financial difficulty or whose families are seeking to abandon farming is a contributing factor.
The gun suicide rate in Wisconsin has increased by nearly 80% since 2004.
Several programs seek to provide solutions and tools for farmers, in particular.
https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/commentary/sowing-seeds-hope
https://ssohope.org/coronavirus-response/
The Suicide Rate Among Veterans is much Higher than the average
The Suicide Rate Among Veterans is much Higher than the average
In 2021, the veteran suicide rate in Wisconsin was nearly 52% higher than the suicide rate of all adults and Guns are the primary method use in suicide attempts among veterans.
Organizations like the Captain John T. Mason Veteran Peer Outreach Program (https://www.veteranpeeroutreach.org/) and Ketchem's Got Your Six (https://www.ketchumsgotyoursix.com/) are local veteran-inspired projects designed to help veterans. They help process emotions, trauma, PTSD, and provide peer support, comfort, and community.
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