CCPD: 64 stolen firearms have been recovered since January

KIII TV, By Sumiko A. Lara, April 30, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Since the beginning of the year, the Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force has recovered 64 stolen firearms.

The Corpus Christi Police Department said, “Each stolen firearm represents a potential threat to innocent lives, to law enforcement, and to the safety of our entire community.” It said a lot of those firearms were taken directly from unlocked vehicles.

Here are a few tips from CCPD if you are a firearm owner. 

• Lock your vehicle every time
• Do not leave firearms unattended in your car
• Use secure storage whenever possible

Here are other Texas State Law Library tips in case your weapon gets lost or stolen.

• Check the sales receipt.
• If you bought the gun from a federally licensed dealer, you probably had to sign a Firearms Transaction Record form. If the dealer gave you a copy of the form, it will likely list the serial number.
• Check the manufacturer’s box that the gun came in for a sticker with a serial number.
• If you had the gun insured, your insurance policy documents will likely show the serial number.

However, if you purchase a firearm from a private seller, your options will be more limited.

Texas law does not require registration or transaction forms for private party sales, so you’ll likely have to rely on your records.

Keeping track of any guns you own is always a good idea.

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