From 2017 to 2021, over one million firearms were reportedly stolen by private citizens in the U.S., with Louisiana having the third highest rate of firearm theft.

Guns are most commonly stolen from vehicles, with many frequently burglarized from homes and some taken directly from a person, says Stateline.

While many stolen guns are often linked to violent crime , most stolen firearms end up being sold on the black market, ending up in the hands of individuals likely prohibited from owning firearms, says Everytown Research & Policy.

How often are guns stolen in Louisiana? Number of firearms stolen annually

Records indicate that an average of 7,170 firearms were reported stolen from private citizens in Louisiana each year between 2017 and 2021, according to the Bureau of Alcohol

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