Gun Values & Knowledge — 2026

Most Stolen Guns
in America — 2026

Which firearms are stolen most often — and what that means for your gun’s risk and value.

Theft Data

The Most Stolen Firearms in America

380,000+ firearms are stolen annually in the United States. The most stolen guns are also the most popular — Glocks, Smith & Wessons, and Ruger pistols top the list because they’re the most common. Understanding theft patterns helps gun owners store firearms appropriately and enables faster recovery when they’re stolen.

RANK	MAKE	REASON TARGETED	RECOVERY RATE
1	Glock	Most common — most sought by criminals	~15% with serial reported
2	Smith & Wesson	High volume — widely owned	~12% with serial reported
3	Ruger	Affordable and common — easy resale	~13% with serial reported
4	Sig Sauer	Higher value — premium resale	~14% with serial reported
5	Springfield Armory	Common carry pistol	~13%
6	Remington (shotguns)	Volume — easy to steal from vehicles	~8%
7	Colt	Higher value — premium resale	~15%
8	Mossberg	Common — easy vehicle theft	~7%

The Vehicle Theft Problem60%+ of stolen firearms are taken from vehicles. A gun in a locked glove compartment is accessible to any thief with a $5 window punch in under 30 seconds. Never leave firearms in unattended vehicles.

If Your Gun Is Stolen — Immediate Action

1. Call police and report immediately. 2. Provide serial number — this gets it into NCIC. 3. Run the serial at GunClear.com to confirm it’s reported. 4. File insurance claim with your GunVault.co documentation. 5. Notify GunShare.com to flag the serial number.

What percentage of stolen guns are recovered?

Approximately 15% of reported stolen firearms are recovered — but only when serial numbers are reported immediately. Guns without reported serials have near-zero recovery rates. Document and report.

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