Per latest CDC data (2024): US had 44,447 gun deaths. Excluding 27,593 suicides leaves ~16,854 non-suicide gun deaths (15,364 homicides + accidents/law enforcement/etc.).
Europe heat-related deaths: Commonly cited ~70k annually. Studies show ~61,672 excess deaths in 2022; broader estimates reach 175k depending on methodology. Europeβs population is ~2x larger than the US.