Posted on May 9, 2022
More guns are being stolen out of cars in alarming trend across the nation
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"At least 180 cities reported increases in gun thefts from cars from 2019 to 2020. They are now the largest source of stolen guns, a new data analysis found."
More guns are being stolen out of cars in alarming trend across the nation
Posted from nbcnews.com
Firearms and Guns
Cars
Crime
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I am a proud 2A advocate and a gun owner to many different types. However, I have some comments about this.
1.) Leaving a car unlocked with a weapon inside or anything that is of value is irresponsible. Especially a weapon. This jackwagon was going through the neighborhood checking car doors to break into. Secure your firearm as best you can.
2.) This young lady saw the theft going on from inside and called the cops. She should have waited for the cops to arrive all the while taking pictures of the individual and getting a good description for the police and let them handle it. By going outside and confronting him she put herself in danger and paid the ultimate price for what…things! Things can be replaced. I am sorry that she lost her life over something that could have been prevented.
3.) The correlation of the gun he had previously stolen being used to shoot her is not even close. Criminals will get guns, whether they buy them on the street or they steal them it does not matter but they will get them and no amount of legalization or background checks will stop that. The other correlation they are trying to make that the rise in gun theft from vehicles is because of stronger background checks is Ludacris. I could just as well state that gun purchases in the last couple of years by untrained people, not illegal purchases, and those leaving their weapons where criminals could get them could be a cause as well…not a correlation at all.
4.) I keep my weapon in my car at all times. It is in a locked compartment in a lock case when I am not carrying it. It is definitely not where others can get to it easily. If a criminal wants it they are going to get it but I am not going to make it easy for them.
1.) Leaving a car unlocked with a weapon inside or anything that is of value is irresponsible. Especially a weapon. This jackwagon was going through the neighborhood checking car doors to break into. Secure your firearm as best you can.
2.) This young lady saw the theft going on from inside and called the cops. She should have waited for the cops to arrive all the while taking pictures of the individual and getting a good description for the police and let them handle it. By going outside and confronting him she put herself in danger and paid the ultimate price for what…things! Things can be replaced. I am sorry that she lost her life over something that could have been prevented.
3.) The correlation of the gun he had previously stolen being used to shoot her is not even close. Criminals will get guns, whether they buy them on the street or they steal them it does not matter but they will get them and no amount of legalization or background checks will stop that. The other correlation they are trying to make that the rise in gun theft from vehicles is because of stronger background checks is Ludacris. I could just as well state that gun purchases in the last couple of years by untrained people, not illegal purchases, and those leaving their weapons where criminals could get them could be a cause as well…not a correlation at all.
4.) I keep my weapon in my car at all times. It is in a locked compartment in a lock case when I am not carrying it. It is definitely not where others can get to it easily. If a criminal wants it they are going to get it but I am not going to make it easy for them.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
True some gun owners certainly aren't responsible and gun safety has to be a major concern for anybody that owns or carries a firearm and lack of proper education in that area is dangerous. Having said that however the thief that steals any property including firearms does need to be punished and pay the price for His crimes in a courtroom if possible. The ability of members of the public to defend themselves from criminals and assistance from the Police to further provide a safe place for ALL Law abiding citizens is only possible by control of criminals to help prevent the crimes committed by them and if needed remove them from society so they can no long make victims of others.
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At one time, one of my sons would keep an handgun locked in his car until I convinced him how foolish that is. Anyone who leaves a gun in a vehicle, that's not in a gun locker, SPECIFICALLY made for, and adequately SECURED to the vehicle, is asking for some serious civil liability, at least.
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SSG Bill McCoy
MSG Joseph Cristofaro - I agree Sarge; but IF a gun is left in a car, even a locked car, it really should be in a secured container designed for guns, and that container needs to be secured to the vehicle ... either the floor or to part of a seat's frame. Cables are useless as they can be cut. Just make it as difficult as possible to remove.
In my son's case, he was leaving it in his console that could not be locked.
As for liability ... well, we know lawyers specialize in nuisance lawsuits with the intent of settling out of court.
Fortunately, here in PA you can carry a sidearm just about anywhere - with a permit of course, AND depending on whether or not a business has signs indicating "No Firearms." If it's properly concealed however ....
Here, we can also go into establishments that serve alcohol, unlike some states. (I do NOT drink since I carry all the time.) In VA, you can as well, IF you don't drink - big trouble if you're found to be armed and have been drinking which should be the law everywhere.
Carrying requires a far higher degree of responsiblilty ... I'd even say more so than operating a vehicle though we all know the pitfals of drinking and driving.
I just think if you're going to carry, it should be ON your person, and not left in a car. That said, I DO agree that a victime should not be blamed for what a criminal does.
In my son's case, he was leaving it in his console that could not be locked.
As for liability ... well, we know lawyers specialize in nuisance lawsuits with the intent of settling out of court.
Fortunately, here in PA you can carry a sidearm just about anywhere - with a permit of course, AND depending on whether or not a business has signs indicating "No Firearms." If it's properly concealed however ....
Here, we can also go into establishments that serve alcohol, unlike some states. (I do NOT drink since I carry all the time.) In VA, you can as well, IF you don't drink - big trouble if you're found to be armed and have been drinking which should be the law everywhere.
Carrying requires a far higher degree of responsiblilty ... I'd even say more so than operating a vehicle though we all know the pitfals of drinking and driving.
I just think if you're going to carry, it should be ON your person, and not left in a car. That said, I DO agree that a victime should not be blamed for what a criminal does.
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