Gun Thefts from Vehicles Surge Across the U.S., Tripling Over the Last Decade

A new report highlights a stark rise in firearms stolen from cars, with Memphis leading the nation in such incidents.

In 2022, nearly 112,000 firearms were reported stolen in the U.S., over half taken from vehicles.
Memphis, Tennessee, recorded the highest number of gun thefts from cars, followed by Atlanta and St. Louis.
Less than 4% of reported cases of guns stolen from cars in Tennessee led to arrests in 2022.
The increase in gun thefts from vehicles is linked to a rise in gun ownership and legislative changes during the pandemic.
Everytown for Gun Safety suggests stronger laws and secure storage to combat the surge in thefts.