In the US, one gun is stolen from a car every nine minutes, with vehicle-based thefts accounting for over half of gun thefts in 2022. Research shows a sharp increase in firearm thefts over the past decade, specifically from vehicles. The growing vehicle gun theft trend coincides with increased gun purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic and has serious implications for public safety. Stolen firearms often circulate into illegal markets and contribute to crimes, including assaults and shotings. Safe storage of firearms whether in safe or lockbox—especially in vehicles—has emerged as an important aspect of gun violence prevention.