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Antis Push for ‘Gun Sense Candidates’ Amid Rising Gun Theft Report

Criminals who steal guns from cars—or anywhere else—are obtaining them illegally, with no background check or waiting period requirement.

Charlotte saw more than 200 guns stolen out of cars in 6 months (VIDEO)

Authorities say guns aren’t always what the suspects are after, but once they grab other valuables, they may find a gun in the glove box or center console.

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Dealers report 83 guns taken during Irma

Dealers in Georgia and Florida reported 83 guns missing in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma earlier this month.

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Purse stolen from mom’s car as she rushed to check on child during school shooting

While property crimes are devastating anyway, Deputy Mark Gregory called it “particularly heinous” that the criminals took advantage of a tragic situation.

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Thieves steal 35 guns from Daytona Beach pawn shop during Hurricane Irma

A pair of burglars stole jewelry and nearly three dozen guns from a Daytona Beach pawn shop during Hurricane Irma last week.

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ATF takes a proactive approach to preventing gun thefts during hurricanes

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives wants gun dealers and owners alike to safeguard their firearms as the active hurricane season shows no signs of slowing down.

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ATF warns Florida gun dealers to prepare for Hurricane Irma

As Irma -- one of the strongest ever storms recorded in the Atlantic Ocean -- barrels toward the Caribbean, ATF warns gun dealers to prepare for the worst.

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Convenience store clerk fires warning shot at shoplifter (VIDEO)

One customer said she doesn’t believe the warning shot was really over stolen peanuts and Zingers, but rather the clerk just fed up with crime in the area.

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Car thief caught after stopping to watch solar eclipse

An auto theft unit followed Rosado to a hardware store where he purchased a welding mask then sat in the parking lot to observe the eclipse.

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Teen busted after bragging on Snapchat about stolen gun

When authorities caught up with Parker, he was still in possession of the stolen gun, admitted to the crime, and gave up the name of a second suspect.

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