There are a lot of guns in possession of citizens. But that’s not the problem.

Gun Death Stats in Oregon vs. Vehicle Deaths:

Sources: http://www.gunpolicy.org/firearms/region/oregon and http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TDATA/car/docs/2014CrashSummaryBook.pdf

The chart below may not show very well

Year/ Gun Deaths/ Suicide involving guns/ Non-Suicide involving guns/ Car Deaths

Year/ GD/ SD/ NSD/ Cars 

2014/ 497/ 000/ 00 /356

2013/ 462/ 389/ 73/ 313

2012/ 443/ 367/ 76/ 337

2011/ 420/ 343/ 77/ 331

2010/ 458/ 376/ 82/ 317

We obviously have 2 problems. First, Cars. Everyone can get and drive a car here in this state. The situation is ridiculous. Cars are everywhere. Secondly, suicides. We need better help for those with mental issues.