What should you do if your firearm is lost or stolen?

• A. Report to local law enforcement only.
• B. Report to local law enforcement, notify the license issuer per local rules, and document the incident.
• C. Notify the license issuer per local rules only, and document the incident.
• D. Document the incident only.

Answer: (B)

When a firearm is lost or stolen, the main priority is safety and legal compliance. The best approach is to report the incident to local law enforcement right away, inform the licensing authority or license issuer per local rules, and document the incident with details like date, time, location, description, and the firearm’s serial number. This sequence ensures authorities can take swift action to prevent misuse, your license remains in good standing by following local requirements, and you have a clear record in case questions or audits arise.

Reporting to law enforcement promptly addresses public safety and helps start an official investigation. Notifying the license issuer according to local rules ensures your permit status is updated and any conditions or follow-up actions required by the issuing authority are handled. Documenting the incident creates a traceable record for you and for any future inquiries.

Reporting only to law enforcement omits the necessary update to the licensing authority and the required documentation. Reporting only to the license issuer misses the critical law enforcement notification. Documenting only leaves you without the official reports and notifications that protect you legally and help prevent unauthorized use.