Firearms Industry Matches ATF Reward
in Havre de Grace Firearms Theft

NEWTOWN, Conn -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) -- the trade association for the firearms industry -- and the Maryland Association of Firearms Retailers (MDAFR), which is affiliated with the NSSF, have announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the September 3, 2009, burglary of The Bank, a federally licensed firearms (FFL) dealer, located at 323 St. John Street, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Twenty firearms, including pistols and revolvers were stolen. The NSSF and MDAFR reward offer matches a $5,000 reward offered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Steve Sanetti, president of the NSSF, said, "Our matching reward offer will hopefully help assist ATF and local law enforcement in solving this crime against a federally licensed firearms dealer and lead to the swift recovery of stolen firearms before they can enter the illegal underground black market where they can be misused to commit violent crimes."

The matching reward payment by NSSF and MDAFR will be granted only following payment of the initial ATF reward, which is up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the crime.

"As this matching reward offer demonstrates, we are a community-oriented industry that takes very seriously the criminal acquisition of firearms," said MDAFR President Carl Roy.

Anyone with information on the crime should contact ATF's toll-free, 24-hour tip-line at 1-800-ATF-GUNS (800-283-4867), the ATF Baltimore Field Office at 443-965-2154 or the Havre de Grace Police Department at 410-939-2121. Callers can remain anonymous.

For any questions about the theft of these firearms, please contact ATF at the numbers listed above..

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About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 5,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.