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From @amandavhernan.bsky.social: A growing number of firearms are being stolen from parked cars, especially in urban areas, according to a new report that highlights a frequently overlooked source of illegally circulating guns.

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Parked cars are now a leading source of stolen guns, new report finds • Stateline
A growing number of firearms are being stolen from parked cars, especially in urban areas, according to a new report that highlights a frequently overlooked source of illegally circulating guns.
stateline.org
July 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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The number of guns reported stolen from vehicles increased by 31% over the 5-year period, while gun thefts during burglaries of homes and businesses fell by 40%. In large urban areas, the overall gun theft rate jumped by 42% between 2018 and 2022, while rural areas saw a 22% drop.

By @stateline.org
Parked cars are now a leading source of stolen guns, new report finds • Michigan Advance
A growing number of firearms are being stolen from parked cars, especially in urban areas, according to a new report that highlights a frequently overlooked source of illegally circulating guns. The n...
michiganadvance.com
July 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM