Despite the disheartening spate of murders and mass shootings that have marred the past months, New Jersey residents can draw some solace in knowing that their state has the fourth-most-stringent gun-safety laws in the country. Everytown for Gun Safety determines the rankings by scoring every state on the strength of its gun laws and comparing it with its rate of gun violence.

Using those criteria, New Jersey takes the fourth spot on the list of 50 states. It earned 79 out of 100 points for gun-law strength, while gun-related deaths per 100,000 residents were 5.2. The national average was 35.

According to the study, the Garden State has the third-lowest rate of firearm deaths in the country and the lowest rate of firearm ownership with guns in 8.9% of households.

It also notes that New Jersey has long been a pioneer in gun violence prevention — with one of the most comprehensive concealed-carry permitting systems and perhaps the boldest ghost-gun prohibitions. Further, it requires both a permit and a background check for all gun purchases.

According to the advocacy group, California has the strongest gun laws in the country along with the eighth-lowest rate of gun deaths and the sixth-lowest gun ownership rate. Next-door neighbor New York took second place. It has the fourth-lowest rate of gun violence and the fifth-lowest rate of gun ownership. The Empire State also earned points for innovations. It was the first state in the country to enact “a gun-industry liability law that aims to hold gun manufacturers and dealers accountable for dangerous business practices.”

Mississippi finished last, with 33.9 gun deaths for every 100,000 residents.