Understanding the issue of gun deaths is impossible without some basic facts. How many people die by gunfire? How does that compare with other causes of death? How many gun deaths are homicides and how many are suicides? We compiled data on all deaths for 2013 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We drilled down especially deep on fatal injuries, of which suicides and homicides are one component.Read the full story and add your comments: How many Americans die by guns versus other means?