August 7, 2019 Gun Control: The Science Speaks The United States has 120.5 civilian firearms per 100 persons,* and a homicide rate of 4.9 per 100 persons.** El Salvador has a civilian firearms rate of 12 per 100 persons and a homicide rate of 108.6 per 100 persons. Canada has 34.7 civilian firearms per 100 persons, and a homicide rate of 1.7 per 100 persons. Guatemala has 12.1 civilian firearms per 100 persons, and a homicide rate of 31.2 per 100 persons. Finland ha 32.4 civilian firearms per 100 persons, and a homicide rate of 1.6 per 100 persons. Nicaragua has 5.2 civilian firearms per 100 persons, and a homicide rate of 11.5 per 100 persons. Norway has 28.8 civilian firearms per 100 persons, and a homicide rate of 0.6 per 100 persons. Columbia has 10.1 civilian firearms per 100 persons, and a homicide rate of 26.5 per 100 persons. Analysis: Nations whose populations lack the means for self-defense experience significantly higher homicide rates.