| Region | Total all weapons1 | Firearms | Knives or cutting instruments | Unknown or other dangerous weapons | Personal weapons (hands, fists, feet, etc.)2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100.0 | 68.0 | 12.9 | 13.1 | 6.0 |
| Northeast | 100.0 | 62.7 | 17.2 | 13.2 | 6.8 |
| Midwest | 100.0 | 66.8 | 10.6 | 16.8 | 5.9 |
| South | 100.0 | 69.3 | 12.3 | 12.9 | 5.5 |
| West | 100.0 | 70.0 | 12.8 | 10.9 | 6.3 |