JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office is urging gun owners to take their firearms out of their vehicles after 388 guns were reported stolen from cars this year, up from 330 at the same point last year.<\/p>\n
JSO spokesman Christian Hancock said the department has seen about 50 more guns stolen from vehicles this year compared with the same period in 2025. <\/p>\n
In a post on X Wednesday, JSO said 38 firearms had been reported stolen from vehicles in Jacksonville in the previous 21 days.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour vehicle is not a safe place to store your firearm,\u201d JSO said in the post, warning that stolen guns can be used to commit violent crimes.<\/p>\n
Your vehicle is not a safe place to store your firearm.<\/p>\n
Criminals target vehicles because they know people leave guns inside. They break into cars and steal firearms, and criminals can later use those stolen guns to commit violent crimes.<\/p>\n
In just the last 21 days, 38 firearms have been reported stolen from vehicles in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n
We can change that number.<\/p>\n
Lock your car, take your firearm inside, and secure it properly.<\/p>\n
Taking a few extra seconds at the end of the day can help keep your firearm out of a criminal\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n