| Region | Total all weapons1 | Armed | Strong-arm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms | Knives or cutting instruments | Other weapons | |||
| Total | 100.0 | 42.8 | 8.3 | 9.0 | 39.9 |
| Northeast | 100.0 | 34.6 | 10.5 | 8.3 | 46.6 |
| Midwest | 100.0 | 43.7 | 6.4 | 9.0 | 41.0 |
| South | 100.0 | 50.4 | 7.4 | 9.0 | 33.2 |
| West | 100.0 | 34.8 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 46.2 |