Gun deaths in the U.s number about 40.000 e each year--more than 100 deaths every day Guns are used defensively about 65.000 times each year; more than 800.000 crimes are committed with gunsGuns are used defensively about 65,000 times each year; more than 800,000 crimes are committed with guns. Gun deaths in the U.S. number about 40,000 each year -- more than 100 deaths every day