| Region | Total all weapons1 | Armed | Strong-arm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms | Knives or cutting instruments | Other weapons | |||
| Total | 100.0 | 42.1 | 8.8 | 9.4 | 39.7 |
| Northeast | 100.0 | 35.1 | 11.1 | 8.9 | 44.9 |
| Midwest | 100.0 | 43.3 | 6.1 | 10.5 | 40.1 |
| South | 100.0 | 48.3 | 8.2 | 9.1 | 34.5 |
| West | 100.0 | 35.7 | 10.1 | 9.4 | 44.7 |