In a recent report, a pressing issue has come to light in Nashville – the rampant theft of firearms from vehicles. According to data from the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), this year has seen a significant surge in the number of guns stolen from cars throughout the city, bringing to light the risks of storing weapons in vehicles.
The numbers are telling: with 774 guns reported stolen from vehicles, firearms thefts from automobiles account for a staggering 76% of total gun thefts in Davidson County, thus far into 2025. The issue is not just the sheer volume of thefts but also their potential tie to further criminal activity, considering stolen autos and the firearms taken from them often show up in connection with other crimes, including carjackings and robberies, making it a public safety concern.
As these statistics mount, the MNPD has stepped forward with an advisory for Nashvillians, urging them to adopt better safety practices. “The MNPD strongly encourages Nashvillians to lock their automobile doors, secure any valuables—especially guns, and remove the keys,” the department emphasized in their public statement…