Majority of Guns Reported Stolen in Nashville Taken from Vehicles. So far this year, 788 guns have been stolen from vehicles in Nashville.

Press release, November 13, 2024- The MNPD strongly encourages Nashvillians to lock their automobile
doors, secure any valuables---especially guns, and REMOVE THE KEYS.

So far this year, 788 guns have been stolen from vehicles in Nashville, 23 were taken from autos just last week. The total number of guns stolen this year in Davidson County is 1,076, which means that 73% of guns stolen so far in 2024 have been taken from automobiles.

MNPD’s special initiative to combat vehicle theft and related crimes, begun on February 1st, has resulted in 926 arrests and the recoveries of 485 stolen vehicles and 190 guns.

Just like guns taken from vehicles, stolen autos are routinely involved in criminal activities, including carjackings and robberies.

My Comment: With 788 guns one could start a small war. If you get killed by a stray bullet in a shootout between rival gangs, such as recently happened at the recent TSU homecoming event, you can blame your law-abiding friendly neighborhood gun owner who leaves his handgun in his car. I think we need a law making it a crime to leave a gun in a car, unless the gun is secured in a gun safe secured to the vehicle. We don't have such a law. Please be responsible. 

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