What happens when someone steals your gun?

When you realize that your firearm has been stolen, the first thing to do is call the police and report it. Once it’s reported, the police will enter the firearm as stolen into a gun serial number database used by law enforcement.

Will bank reimburse stolen money?

Banks may take up to two weeks to refund stolen money after you report the theft. Some banks may replace the money as soon as the theft is reported, while others wait until they have completed an investigation and verified that charges are indeed fraudulent.

How does a gun get traced?

Firearms tracing begins when ATF or another law enforcement agency discovers a firearm at a crime scene and wants to learn where it came from. NTC receives the trace request and uses the gun’s serial number to identify its original manufacture or importer.

Can you press charges against someone for stealing your mail?

You can not press charges against anyone for anything, unless you are a district attorney, an ADA, or a prosecutor. You can file a police report against someone for stealing your mail. (It’s a Federal offense, and the postal inspector takes such complaints seriously). But pressing charges is up to a prosecutor.

Are gun owners making it easy to steal their guns?

In report after report, local gun owners made it easy to steal their guns by failing to secure them. Just one example: On July 12, 2017, a man reported his Springfield XDM 9mm handgun missing from the backseat of his car, which he doesn’t always lock.

What should I do if my firearm is stolen or stolen?

Upon discovery of any theft or loss of any of your firearms: First, call your local law enforcement agency to report the theft or loss. Contacting the local law enforcement authorities is essential to the quick recovery of firearms taken in a crime.

Can a police officer make a decision to arrest or charge?

Police and prosecutors do not arrest and charge someone solely because another person claims that a crime occurred and wants the offender prosecuted. Unless the police observe the crime, they will need to gather evidence and other information to recommend that the prosecutor charge the person with a crime.