State Bureau of Investigation RobWea0506.rep unverified Jun/04/2007 Robbery by Type of Weapon 2003-2004 Type of Weapon 2005 % Distribution 2006 % Distribution % Change Firearm 6,661 53.1 % 6,972 52.5 % 4.7 % Knife or Cutting Instrument 1,080 8.6 % 1,125 8.5 % 4.2 % Other Dangerous Weapon 1,085 8.7 % 1,208 9.1 % 11.3 % Strong Arm 3,709 29.6 % 3,980 30.0 % 7.3 % Total 12,535 100.0 % 13,285 100.0 % 6.0 % Robbery by Type of Weapon Two Year Comparision 2006 2005