You made an investment in a firearm. Being a responsible gun owner is essential to keeping your community safe.
In 2022, 180 handguns were stolen from vehicles because an irresponsible gun owner left their firearm unattended in a vehicle. As a responsible gun owner, you should never leave your firearm in your vehicle’s glove box, center console or under the front seat.
Handguns that are stolen from vehicles are commonly used to commit other crimes in the community.
Make it a best practice in your life to always secure your firearm before you leave the house.
There are many options available for making your firearm secure at home. Invest in a gun locker for individual handguns or a large gun safe capable of securely storing multiple firearms.
It is important to never leave an unsecured firearm in a drawer or under your bed. These are places where children or untrained individuals may find it and cause accidental harm to themselves or others. You can use a gun lock to make the gun inoperable to someone other than yourself.
Help us keep Springfield safe. Make a commitment to be a responsible gun owner.
Handguns stolen from vehicles
| 2018 | 190 |
| 2019 | 187 |
| 2020 | 228 |
| 2021 | 219 |
| 2022 | 180 |
| 2023 | 32 (through April) |