Stolen Guns: Predictors of Theft and Crime Gun Recovery in California
Published online on May 12, 2026
Abstract
Crime & Delinquency, Ahead of Print.
Theft is widely recognized as an important source of guns to offenders, yet direct evidence remains limited. Using linked California administrative records (2010–2021) on firearm transactions, thefts, and crime recoveries, we examine characteristics ...
Theft is widely recognized as an important source of guns to offenders, yet direct evidence remains limited. Using linked California administrative records (2010–2021) on firearm transactions, thefts, and crime recoveries, we examine characteristics ...