Rate of Gun Thefts From Cars Has Tripled Over Last 10 Years: Report

The report found higher rates of gun thefts from cars in cities within states with the weakest gun safety laws.

Dozens of recovered stolen handguns displayed during a press conference in Benton Township, Mich., on Nov. 21, 2023. Don Campbell/AP Photo

Firearm thefts from vehicles in the United States have tripled over the last 10 years, making cars the largest source of stolen guns, according to a new report.

According to the Everytown for Gun Safety report, which analyzed FBI data from 337 cities and 44 states, the rate of gun thefts from cars increased nearly every year and spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period when weapon purchases also surged.