(GunReports.com) -– The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the January 27, 2011 firearms theft at Direct Gold Outlet, a federal firearm licensee in Covington, Ga. The NSSF 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 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.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call ATF’s toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477). Callers can remain anonymous.
For any questions about the theft of these firearms, please contact ATF at the number listed above.