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Firearms Industry Matches ATF Reward in Claxton Firearms Theft

(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 June 12, 2010 firearms theft at Kemp's Pharmacy, a federal firearm licensee in Claxton, Ga.

The incident has triggered a multi-jurisdictional investigation, being conducted by Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Evans County Sheriff's Office and the Claxton Police Department. The NSSF reward offer matches a $5,000 reward offered by the ATF.

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.

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