An analysis of FBI data by the gun safety group Everytown has revealed a concerning trend in the United States - the rate of guns stolen from cars has tripled over the past decade, making them the primary source of stolen firearms in the country. The report, based on FBI data from 337 cities in 44 states, highlights a significant increase in stolen guns from vehicles, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The surge in stolen weapons from cars has been linked to a rise in violent crimes, with stolen firearms turning up at crime scenes across the nation. Incidents like the tragic killing of a Coast Guard member in Florida using a gun stolen from an unlocked car underscore the urgent need for Americans to securely store their firearms to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.
