The United States had 32,436 firearm deaths in 1997.
Homicides are the second leading cause of gun deaths, behind suicide.
Handgun murders fell to a 9-year low of 9,796 in 1997. Here are the positions of the major presidential candidates on gun control. Supports gun registration and licensing for handgun buyers following completetion of a mandatory safety course. Has also proposed limiting handgun purchases to one per person per month. Would raise license fees on dealers to reduce their number.