| Region | Total all weapons1 | Firearms | Knives or cutting instruments | Unknown or other dangerous weapons | Personal weapons (hands, fists, feet, etc.)2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100.0 | 67.9 | 12.2 | 14.4 | 5.6 |
| Northeast | 100.0 | 59.6 | 13.9 | 22.5 | 4.0 |
| Midwest | 100.0 | 69.5 | 10.0 | 15.3 | 5.2 |
| South | 100.0 | 69.7 | 11.3 | 13.2 | 5.8 |
| West | 100.0 | 69.2 | 14.0 | 10.4 | 6.4 |