SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – New data from the Savannah Police Department (SPD) indicates the enforcement of a gun ordinance passed nearly a year ago.
In 2023, 244 firearms were stolen from cars in Savannah, including 203 from unlocked vehicles.
The ordinance went into effect in 2024, requiring drivers to keep their cars locked and guns stored out of sight. Between April 15, 2024, and Aug. 2, 2025, officers issued more than 40 citations and 12 warnings, including seven warnings and 27 citations this year alone…