| Date |
Location |
URL |
Summary |
| 1/3/17 |
Cumming, GA |
http://www.11alive.com/news/local/six-charged-in-forsyth-county-pawn-shop-robbery-gun-club-burglary/381663085 |
Five men and one juvenile were charged with robbing a gun club. |
| 1/10/17 |
Mableton, GA |
http://www.wcnc.com/news/gun-shop-owner-who-shot-killed-robbery-suspect-i-had-no-other-choice/384719869 |
Gun store owner was shot at, then he returned fire shooting and kill one suspect while one escaped. |
| 1/13/17 |
Kansas City, MO |
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article126327819.html |
Several firearms were stolen during the break in but the exact number is undetermined. |
| 1/17/17 |
Houston, TX |
http://www.khou.com/news/crime/gun-store-worker-opens-fire-on-burglars-with-ar-15/386635253 |
4 burglars attempted to rob the gunstore, the employees took up arms and pursued the suspects outside. Then after 2 suspects fleed they shot at the store. The employees then returned fire with AR-15s shooting a suspect. |
| 1/18/17 |
Pelham, AL |
http://www.wvtm13.com/article/atf-offering-reward-in-pelham-gun-store-burglary/8608977 |
16 firearms were stolen and the suspects were caught on camera. |
| 1/26/17 |
Minneapolis, MN |
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/01/26/millville-gun-shop-robbery-charges/ |
3 suspects were charged with stealing and attempting to sell about 75 guns. |
| 1/29/17 |
Lakeland, FL |
http://wfla.com/2017/01/30/fast-working-thieves-steal-46-guns-from-lakeland-store/ |
The store was robbed of 46 hand guns in under three minutes according to the alarm and deputy response time. |
| 2/13/17 |
Shipshewana, IN |
http://www.wndu.com/content/news/ATF-joins-LaGrange-County-on-burglary-investigation–413587143.html |
14 guns were stolen, semi-automatic handguns because of their higher street value. |
| 2/23/17 |
Easton, PA |
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/index.ssf/2017/02/dozens_of_guns_stolen_from_pal.html |
28 handguns were stolen. |
| 2/28/17 |
Denver, CO |
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/02/28/man-convicted-in-gun-store-robbery-sentenced/ |
Dozens of guns were stolen and the man has been sentenced to six years in prison. |
| 3/9/17 |
Rockville, MD |
http://www.fox5dc.com/news/handguns-long-guns-stolen-from-rockville-gun-store |
More than 30 weapons were stolen from the gun shop in less than 90 seconds. |
| 3/13/17 |
Mentor, Ohio |
http://fox8.com/2017/03/13/suspects-attempt-smash-and-grab-at-mentor-gun-shop/ |
Thieves attempted to rob the gun store but after 2 failed attempts, left. |
| 3/15/17 |
Fredericksburg, VA |
http://www.fredericksburg.com/news/crime_courts/thieves-attempt-gun-store-break-in/article_f8c5759f-b84f-5016-a5ef-6a7c2a249a61.html |
The attempted robbery resulted in no stole weapons. |
| 3/23/17 |
Cincinnati, Ohio |
http://www.journal-news.com/news/arrested-butler-county-gun-shop-mini-mart-robberies/2Z3aCDOrBbFd58eb2umnqK/ |
Police arrested 2 suspects in the robbery of a gun store. |
| 3/23/17 |
Cleveland, OH |
http://fox8.com/2017/03/23/thieves-unsuccessful-in-mentor-gun-shop-smash-and-grab/ |
Police thwarted an attempted robbery of a gun store. |
| 4/7/17 |
Rock County, WI |
http://abcnews.go.com/US/manhunt-underway-gun-store-robbery-suspect-manifesto-trump/story?id=46662668 |
16 weapons were stolen and according to the FBI, could be related to a plot of mass violence |
| 4/9/17 |
Arvada, CO |
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/crime/unknown-number-of-guns-stolen-from-arvada-gun-store-in-smash-and-grab-overnight |
An unknown number of guns were stolen in the robbery than lasted less than 2 minutes. |
| 4/11/17 |
Chicago, IL |
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/news/ct-dbr-gun-store-theft-tl-0413-20170411-story.html |
The suspect stole a handgun but the incident was not reported until 8 days after. |
| 4/12/17 |
Zephyhills, FL |
https://bearingarms.com/jenn-j/2017/04/12/florida-gun-store-robbed/ |
Robbers drove a pick up truck throgh the wall in order to gain entry and stole an undetermined cache of weapons and ammo |
| 4/13/17 |
Merriam, KS |
http://fox4kc.com/2017/04/13/merriam-police-searching-for-suspect-who-stole-thousands-of-dollars-of-guns-from-local-store/ |
Thieves stole weapons valued somewhere between $6,000 and $10,000. |
| 4/14/17 |
Whiteville, NC |
http://wncn.com/2017/04/17/52-firearms-stolen-from-nc-gun-shop/ |
More than 50 weapons were stolen from a gun exchange. |
| 4/18/17 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
http://www.krdo.com/news/crime/el-paso-county-crime/alert-10000-reward-offered-in-springs-gun-store-robbery-open-app-for-surveillance-images/468522353 |
22 guns were stolen in less than 5 minutes by 4 masked robbers. |
| 4/19/17 |
Raleigh, NC |
http://wncn.com/2017/05/09/atf-arrests-2-after-100-guns-stolen-from-nc-gun-shops/ |
Suspects stole over 100 handguns. |
| 4/20/17 |
Camby, IN |
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/crime/police-stolen-vehicle-used-to-ram-gun-store-in-camby-in-attempted-robbery |
A car was used to run into a store wall in order to rob the store, but ultimately failed. |
| 4/23/17 |
Kansas City, MO |
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article146093049.html |
21 guns were stolen from the store but all were recovered. |
| 4/27/17 |
Gresham, OR |
http://www.kxl.com/gresham-gun-store-robbed-seven-firearms-missing/ |
4 revolvers, 2 semi-automatic hand guns, and 1 AR-15 were stolen. |
| 4/28/17 |
Oak Forest, IL |
http://abc7chicago.com/news/40-guns-stolen-from-oak-forest-gun-range-police-search-for-4-suspects/1929930/ |
40 guns were stolen from the firing range by three black males. |
| 5/5/17 |
Apache Junction, AZ |
http://www.azfamily.com/story/35355004/video-gun-store-burglars-escape-with-6-high-powered-rifles |
6 high-powered semi-automatic rifles were stolen by three suspects |
| 5/8/17 |
Olive Branch, MS |
http://wreg.com/2017/05/08/60-guns-stolen-from-olive-branch-sporting-goods-store-parking-lot/ |
67 guns were stolen including 2 AR-15s and several shotguns. |
| 5/10/17 |
Alvin, TX |
http://abc13.com/news/thieves-steal-semi-automatic-weapons-from-alvin-gun-shop/1975115/ |
In less than a minute, robbers stole over a dozen handguns. |
| 5/22/17 |
Warr Arces, OK |
http://kfor.com/2017/05/22/thieves-steal-guns-jewelry-during-pawn-shop-armed-robbery/ |
Thieves stole guns and jewelry from the pawn store . |
| 5/24/17 |
Litteton, CO |
http://www.9news.com/news/local/next/four-colorado-gun-shop-burglaries-could-be-connected-atf-says/452563081 |
Potentially 4 connected gun store robberies, this was the third in the chain. It resulted in 11 stolen handguns. |
| 5/26/17 |
Lakewood, CO |
http://www.9news.com/news/local/next/four-colorado-gun-shop-burglaries-could-be-connected-atf-says/452563081 |
12 semi-automatic rifles and handguns were stolen. |
| 5/30/17 |
Barboursville, WV |
http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/WVSP-More-than-100-guns-stolen-from-gun-and-pawn-shop-422332273.html |
More than 100 handguns were stolen from the pawn shop. |
| 5/30/17 |
Euless, TX |
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Thieves-Hit-Gun-Store-Right-Next-to-Euless-Police-Department-425405994.html |
The thieves stole 39 handguns. |
| 5/31/17 |
Olathe, KS |
http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/atf-gun-store-robberies-burglaries-on-the-rise |
36 firearms were stolen and valued at $28,000. |
| 6/2/17 |
Wentzville, MO |
http://fox2now.com/2017/06/28/at-least-20-guns-stolen-in-latest-gun-store-theft/ |
Three rifles were stolen in relation with other thefts. |
| 6/6/17 |
Nashville, TN |
https://patch.com/tennessee/east-nashville/guns-stolen-during-madison-robbery |
Several firearms were stolen during the break in. |
| 6/7/17 |
Trussville, AL |
http://wiat.com/2017/06/09/2000-reward-offered-in-gun-store-theft/ |
One firearm was stolen during business hours. |
| 6/12/17 |
Austin, TX |
http://www.statesman.com/news/crime–law/000-reward-offered-after-thieves-hit-northwest-austin-gun-store-police-say/jDDc7vDflJXj3L83TXJqkM/ |
6 firearms were stolen by two thieves. |
| 6/12/17 |
Clarksville, TN |
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/story/news/crime/2017/06/12/45-rifles-handguns-stolen-clarksville-gun-store-break/390190001/ |
45 firearms were stolen including rifles and handguns. |
| 6/19/17 |
Hernando, FL |
http://wfla.com/2017/06/19/suspect-manhunt-hernando-residents-urged-to-stay-inside-schools-on-lockdown/ |
3 suspects were wanted in connection with attempted robbery of a gun store. |
| 6/20/17 |
Lawrenceville, GA |
http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/break-in-attempt-at-gun-store-in-lawrenceville |
Although construction equipment was used in the attempted robbery, no guns were stolen. |
| 6/27/17 |
Buckingham, VA |
http://wtvr.com/2017/06/27/masked-suspects-stole-7-pistols-from-buckingham-gun-store/ |
7 pistols were stolen by 3 suspects. |
| 6/28/17 |
Brooklyn, NY |
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/06/28/brooklyn-gun-store-shooting/ |
The attempted robbery resulted in gunfire being exchanged and no weapons being stole. |
| 6/28/17 |
O’Fallon, MO |
http://fox2now.com/2017/06/28/at-least-20-guns-stolen-in-latest-gun-store-theft/ |
20 guns were stolen and it could be connected with a spree of other thefts. |
| 7/1/17 |
Memphis, TN |
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/35825274/43-guns-stolen-from-memphis-gun-range-5000-reward-offered |
43 guns were stolen from the gun range. |
| 7/2/17 |
Lodi, CA |
http://www.kcra.com/article/4-arrested-in-connection-with-lodi-gun-store-burglary/10252834 |
An unknown number of handguns were stolen. |
| 7/3/17 |
Chesterfield, VA |
http://wtvr.com/2017/07/03/neighbors-on-edge-after-3-break-in-attempts-at-chesterfield-gun-shop/ |
Multiple suspects were accused of attempting to rob a gun store multiple times over a few hours. |
| 7/4/17 |
Lexington County, SC |
http://www.wltx.com/news/crime/dozens-of-weapons-stolen-from-midlands-gun-store/454136005 |
39 handguns were stolen from the outdoor store. |
| 7/15/17 |
Greenville, NC |
http://www.wcti12.com/news/local-news/pitt/armed-robbery-at-greenville-gun-shop/588417721 |
2 suspects armed with a rifle stole an unknown number of guns. |
| 7/25/17 |
Greenville, SC |
http://www.wyff4.com/article/two-teens-stole-43-guns-from-upstate-gun-store-authorities-say/10359121 |
43 weapons were stolen after the robbers drove a van into the building. |
| 7/28/17 |
Eastlake, Ohio |
http://fox8.com/2017/07/28/10000-reward-for-info-on-70-guns-stolen-from-eastlake-firearms-shop/ |
60 handguns and 10 long guns were stolen from the firearm shop. |
| 8/7/17 |
Red Springs, NC |
http://www.robesonian.com/news/101656/six-charged-with-robbing-red-springs-gun-store |
6 people were charged with stealing 25 weapons including handguns and assault rifles. |
| 8/11/17 |
Lone Tree, CO |
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/08/11/cabelas-lone-tree-gun-robbery/ |
20 firearms were stolen from the Cabela’s store. |
| 8/17/17 |
Cobb County, GA |
http://www.ajc.com/news/local/gang-trio-gets-prison-cobb-gun-shop-robbery-that-ended-gunfire/aawOp0Yeidv9p5MrWaTFMP/ |
4 men robbed a gun store for an unknown number of weapons. |
| 8/22/17 |
Dothan, AL |
http://www.dothaneagle.com/news/crime_court/stolen-vehicle-used-to-make-entry-during-gun-shop-burglary/article_b1321b4e-876a-11e7-ac20-ff99412b0f1c.html |
Glock handguns were the only weapons stolen from the gun store. |
| 8/29/17 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
http://www.kktv.com/content/news/Crooks-steal-guns-from-Springs-shooting-range-441986653.html |
65 guns were stolen from the firing range. |
| 9/8/17 |
Anchorage, AK |
http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/10000-reward-as-36-firearms-stolen-from-EDC-Alaska-443386373.html |
36 firearms were stolen including pistols, three shotguns, a rifle, and revolver. |
| 9/11/17 |
Orlando, FL |
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/teens-try-to-loot-guns-from-orlando-sports-store-during-irma-police-say |
Two teens attempted to steal guns during Hurricane Irma. |
| 9/11/17 |
Austin, TX |
http://kxan.com/2017/09/12/photos-suspects-steal-35-firearms-from-austin-gun-store/ |
34 guns were stolen from an Austin gun store. |
| 9/13/17 |
Kingwood, TX |
http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/kingwood/news/article/ATF-21-rifles-stolen-in-Kingwood-gun-store-12193973.php |
21 rifles were stolen during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. |
| 9/15/17 |
Daytona, FL |
http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20170915/35-guns-stolen-from-daytona-pawn-shop-during-hurricane-irma |
35 handguns were stolen while Hurricane Irma hit Daytona Beach. |
| 9/20/17 |
Gallatin, TN |
http://www.wsmv.com/story/36411179/atf-offering-reward-in-firearms-theft-case-in-gallatin |
The number of weapons in unsure but it is certain that an AR-15 was stolen. |
| 9/21/17 |
Alexandria, LA |
http://www.kalb.com/content/news/Crimestoppers-of-Cenla-asking-for-help-in-gun-store-burglary-448125533.html |
16 firearms were stolen worth roughly $6,500 by one suspect. |
| 9/23/17 |
Grand Rapids, MI |
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2017/09/four_more_arrested_for_gun_sho.html |
4 suspects stole 33 guns in total and only 5 have been recovered. The guns were stolen from three different stores. |
| 9/25/17 |
Mount Juliet, TN |
http://wkrn.com/2017/09/25/police-investigate-break-in-at-mt-juliet-gun-store/ |
No weapons were stolen after precautions were taken by the owner after another break-in in June. |
| 9/26/17 |
Clear Spring, MD |
https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/local/reward-offered-in-clear-spring-gun-shop-burglary/article_a94e48a6-a305-11e7-b153-970b2e361918.html |
19 handguns were stolen from the gun store. |
| 9/27/17 |
Hutto, TX |
http://kxan.com/2017/09/27/video-suspects-break-into-gun-store-in-hutto/ |
Suspects stole handguns but did not attempt to break into any other cases. |
| 10/5/17 |
Watsonville, CA |
http://www.ksbw.com/article/police-investigating-watsonville-gun-store-burglary/12779925 |
The robbery ended without any weapons being stolen and a 17 hour standoff. |
| 10/16/17 |
Columbus, OH |
http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/reward-offered-after-26-guns-stolen-from-north-columbus-store |
26 handguns were stolen. |
| 10/18/17 |
Smyrna, TN |
http://wkrn.com/2017/10/18/police-investigate-break-in-at-smyrna-gun-store/ |
Several semi-automatic handguns and revolvers were stolen from the Guns-N-More. |
| 10/22/17 |
Cross Plains, WI |
http://www.nbc15.com/content/news/Authorities-investigate-burglary-at-Cross-Plains-gun-shop-451859123.html |
The suspect stole several firearms after crashing his car into the storefront. |
| 10/23/17 |
Glenville, NY |
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Central-Ave-gun-store-burglarized-second-in-week-12315262.php |
Three suspects stole 40 rifles and hand guns. |
| 10/24/17 |
Roseville, MI |
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2017/10/24/police-seek-suspect-roseville-gun-shop-robbery/793900001/ |
The suspect broke through the roof and stolen an unknown amount of weapons. |
| 10/24/17 |
Fresno, CA |
http://abc30.com/nearly-50-firearms-stolen-from-fresno-gun-store/2563169/ |
Police believe approximately 23 rifles and 24 handguns were stolen. |
| 10/29/17 |
Colonie, NY |
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Central-Ave-gun-store-burglarized-second-in-week-12315262.php |
It is unclear the number of weapons stolen. |
| 11/2/17 |
Tuscon, AZ |
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/arizona/articles/2017-11-02/tucson-gun-store-owner-thwarts-attempted-robbery |
A gun store owner confronted and stopped an attempted robbery. |
| 11/6/17 |
Brighton, CO |
https://www.denverpost.com/2017/11/06/brighton-smash-grab-robbers-gun-shop-assault/ |
Two suspects assaulted a man while stealing several guns. |
| 11/10/17 |
St. Louis, MO |
http://fox2now.com/2017/11/10/police-investigate-gun-store-burglaries-in-st-louis-county/ |
An old shotgun and 5 handguns were stolen. |
| 11/10/17 |
Tulsa, OK |
http://www.newson6.com/story/36812053/vehicle-used-to-break-into-tulsa-gun-store |
More than a dozen AR-15s were stolen after two men crashed their car into the building. |
| 11/16/17 |
Urbandale, IA |
http://www.weareiowa.com/news/local-news/3-handguns-stolen-from-urbandale-gun-shop/858961817 |
A thief only stole 3 BB guns from the gun store. |
| 11/16/17 |
Seville, OH |
http://fox8.com/2017/11/16/reward-offered-in-seville-gun-store-burglary/ |
16 handguns were stolen and 4 rifles. |
| 11/17/17 |
Greenwood, IN |
https://www.wthr.com/article/thief-steals-firearms-from-greenwood-gun-store |
A thief tunneled into a gun store and got away with 9 guns. |
| 11/20/17 |
Memphis, TN |
http://wreg.com/2017/11/20/17-guns-taken-from-hickory-hill-pawn-shop-during-armed-robbery-police-say/ |
17 guns were stolen after an armed robbery. |
| 11/27/17 |
Crestwood, MO |
https://callnewspapers.com/crestwood-gun-store-robbery-still-unsolved-linked-to-spree-of-thefts/ |
The thieves stole an undiscolsed amount of weapons including long guns, handguns, rifles, and shotguns. |
| 12/10/17 |
Phoenix, AZ |
http://www.azfamily.com/story/37111417/big-reward-offered-after-guns-ammo-stolen-from-gun-shop |
26 guns were stolen including pistols and rifles. |
| 12/15/17 |
Clive, IA |
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/iowa/articles/2017-12-15/police-say-automatic-weapons-stolen-from-clive-gun-shop |
Thieves stole 18 guns including 7 fully automatic weapons. |
| 12/19/17 |
Dickson, TN |
http://wkrn.com/2017/12/30/reward-offered-in-dickson-gun-store-burglary/ |
19 firearms were stolen. |
| 12/21/17 |
Highland Township, PA |
http://fox43.com/2017/12/21/7-guns-stolen-from-adams-county-gun-store/ |
According to police, someone stole several firearms by a suspect who entered through a removed air conditioing unit. |
| 12/21/17 |
Hendersonville, TN |
https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/sumner/hendersonville/2017/12/21/five-arrested-after-gun-store-burglary-hendersonville/973096001/ |
Police arrested 5 suspects after an attempted gun store robbery. |
| 12/26/17 |
Bellvue, WA |
https://bearingarms.com/tom-k/2017/12/26/washington-gun-store-robbed-smash-grab/ |
A stolen car was used to crash into the gun shop and steal multiple firearms. |
| 12/26/17 |
Oklahoma City, OK |
http://kfor.com/2017/12/26/windows-smashed-firearms-stolen-from-metro-gun-shop/ |
A single suspect stole several rifles. |
| 12/27/17 |
Loves Park, IL |
http://www.mystateline.com/news/two-loves-park-gun-stores-robbed-overnight/889282428 |
An unknown number of guns were stolen. |
| 12/28/17 |
Clarksville, TN |
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/story/news/2017/12/28/dozens-weapons-stolen-christmas-gun-burglary-clarksville/987349001/ |
Thieves stole 25 semi-automatic pistols, 3 revolvers and 3 rifles. |
| 12/29/17 |
Fayetteville, GA |
http://www.ajc.com/news/cops-arrested-after-breaking-into-fayette-store-twice-steal-guns/ozut32M0vSnl07AgnjcbTN/ |
5 suspects were arrested after attempted to rob a Dick’s Sporting Goods of weapons. |
| 12/30/17 |
Spotsylvania, VA |
http://www.fredericksburg.com/news/crime_courts/thieves-burglarize-spotsylvania-gun-shop-saturday/article_3e97385c-ede1-11e7-93c4-17e757abbf18.html |
Three thieves stole several guns around 3am. |
