Metro police say most guns reported stolen in Davidson County this year were taken from vehicles
MNPD urges drivers to lock cars and remove keys
NASHVILLE - Most firearms reported stolen in Davidson County this year were taken from vehicles, according to a Metro Nashville Police Department news release dated Oct. 6.
The department says 734 guns have been reported stolen so far in 2026, and 504 of them were taken from vehicles in Nashville. Police say 12 guns were taken from vehicles last week. The figures are reported thefts and can change as new reports come in.
Police urge residents to lock car doors, secure valuables, especially guns, and remove keys from vehicles. The release also says stolen vehicles are routinely involved in other crimes, including carjackings and robberies.
Source: Metro Nashville Police Department news release, Oct. 6, 2026, https://www.nashville.gov/departments/police/news/majority-guns-reported-stolen-nashville-taken-vehicles-76