| Region | Total all weapons1 | Firearms | Knives or cutting instruments | Other weapons (clubs, blunt objects, etc.) | Personal weapons (hands, fists, feet, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100.0 | 21.0 | 18.9 | 35.1 | 25.0 |
| Northeast | 100.0 | 15.6 | 20.4 | 33.3 | 30.7 |
| Midwest | 100.0 | 21.3 | 17.0 | 33.1 | 28.6 |
| South | 100.0 | 22.7 | 19.9 | 36.1 | 21.3 |
| West | 100.0 | 20.0 | 17.6 | 35.1 | 27.3 |