Gun Thefts

07 Oct 08

On local gun shows, from a friend in CA:

"At a local gun show in San Diego last weekend, a number of guns were stolen. Some were snatched during the day, at the busiest time. Teams ofthieves used distraction tactics.

After the show closed, lights were turned off, and supposedly an alarm was set. Next day, it was discovered that more guns had been stolen during the night. The alarm never sounded, and I'm not even sure it even works! These thieves are professionals. They travel in groups to gun shows in every corner of the Country.

'Security' at gun shows is poor. Most proven precautions, such as using dogs to confirm everyone is out of the building, have been eliminated in order to lower costs.

This is a serious quandary, and it is not being reported, even in the gun-press."

Comment: With current world-wide suspense, guns represent an extreme high-density valuable, and their value and attractiveness to thieves appreciates with each day.

Guns need to be "adequately secured" (whatever that means!)every moment. When not carried on your person and thus under your direct control, they must be continuously protected from unauthorized access.

While I'm not likely to offer security advice to gun-show organizers, I can recommend to individual gun-owners that they invest in a gun-safe and use it conscientiously to keep guns, and other high-density valuables, continually secure.

Thieves want to get their hands on your guns. We all need to view them as the authentic valuables they are!

/John