| 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 | 12.1 | 14.1 | 5.8 |
| Northeast | 100.0 | 66.6 | 14.8 | 13.4 | 5.1 |
| Midwest | 100.0 | 66.0 | 10.6 | 17.4 | 5.9 |
| South | 100.0 | 69.7 | 11.3 | 13.8 | 5.2 |
| West | 100.0 | 67.6 | 13.0 | 12.6 | 6.9 |