Lost or stolen firearms ordinance passed by City of Columbia

The City of Columbia passed a major ordinance Tuesday on reporting lost or stolen firearms.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— The City of Columbia passed a major ordinance Tuesday on reporting lost or stolen firearms.

The new ordinance gives gun owners 24 hours to report their missing firearms to Columbia police.

Failure to do so will result in a fine of up to $500.

City Council members say this will help deter gun trafficking and help law enforcement return firearms to their rightful owners.