At the high end, that’s more than 1,600 guns stolen every day, more than one every minute. In 14 of the 15 cities that also provided 2014 data, the number of stolen guns increased year over year by an average of 40%. “Those that steal firearms commit violent crimes with stolen guns, transfer stolen firearms to others who commit crimes, and create an unregulated secondary market for firearms,” the report reads. Guns stolen from vehicles Guns stolen from vehiclesCars make easy targets. A robbery that began with one stolen gun turned deadly when one of the thieves used another stolen gun – a Glock 19 pistol, taken from a co-worker’s purse – to fire several rounds through the door.

Source: The Guardian September 21, 2016 11:30 UTC