Hartford Police Giving Out Gun Locks to Permit Holders

Hartford Police said when guns are stolen from their rightful owners, the potential safety risks affect us all.

This year 21 guns were stolen from rightful owners in Hartford, surpassing last year's number of guns stolen by 25 percent. 

Last week, police said three guns were stolen from a Hartford home Garden Street. 

"I can't tell you how often we have guns stolen in burglaries and used in (other) crimes in the City of Hartford," said Hartford Deputy Chief Lt. Brian Foley.

The most recent crime with a stolen gun injured a child.

"The 10-year-old girl who was shot in the face. That gun was stolen in a burglary, I believe out of Glastonbury." said Foley.

Gun sales increase during the holiday shopping season according to police, which prompts the Hartford Police Department to give out gifts of their own.

A letter signed by Chief Rovella is sent to pistol permit holders, reminding them the importance of securing their weapon.

Police also have free gun locks available for Hartford residents, as long as they come to the police headquarters with their permits.

"This is not about taking people's guns away, the safe storage of your firearm in your home keeps us safer here," said Foley.

Hartford Police are holding an event Dec. 17 where gun owners who want to turn in their guns can do so by stopping by the police station and receiving gift cards for their weapons.

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