What's better than HotGunz?

SafeOrStolen searches HotGunz data PLUS NCIC, ATF, state databases, and 100+ other sources. Plus we have a mobile app - HotGunz doesn't.

Does SafeOrStolen include HotGunz data?

Yes, SafeOrStolen searches HotGunz's 32,000+ stolen gun records as part of our comprehensive 100+ database search.

What is SafeOrStolen?

SafeOrStolen is a consumer protection platform that verifies if secondhand items are stolen by checking IMEI numbers, VIN numbers, and serial numbers against law enforcement databases, insurance claim records, and carrier blacklists. The service offers 2 free verifications with no credit card required and returns results in approximately 3 seconds.

Is SafeOrStolen free?

SafeOrStolen offers 2 free verifications with no credit card required. Paid plans include Basic at $4.99/month (50 verifications), Pro at $9.99/month (unlimited verifications), and custom Business API pricing.

Does SafeOrStolen have a mobile app?

SafeOrStolen offers a Progressive Web App (PWA) for iOS and Android with camera-based barcode scanning, offline verification capability, and push notifications. It can be installed from safeorstolen.com/app.

How do I check if a phone is stolen?

Dial *#06# on the phone to find the IMEI number. Enter the 15-digit IMEI at safeorstolen.com/imei-checker or in the SafeOrStolen app. The system checks carrier blacklists and law enforcement databases and returns results in approximately 3 seconds.

How do I verify a used car is not stolen?

Find the 17-character VIN on the dashboard near the windshield or the driver's door jamb. Enter it at safeorstolen.com/vin-checker. The system checks law enforcement, insurance, and NICB databases to verify the vehicle's theft status.

What items can SafeOrStolen verify?

SafeOrStolen supports verification of mobile phones (via IMEI), vehicles including cars, trucks, and motorcycles (via VIN), firearms (via serial number), bicycles (via frame number), laptops, electronics, power tools, and other items with serial numbers.

Can pawn shops and businesses use SafeOrStolen?

Pawn shops and resale businesses use SafeOrStolen for compliance verification before accepting items. Business plans with API access are available for high-volume verification needs.

HotGunz Alternative

SafeOrStolen searches HotGunz + 100 additional databases for the most comprehensive stolen gun verification. Plus a mobile app HotGunz doesn't have.

What is HotGunz?

HotGunz is a free public database of stolen firearms with over 32,000 user-reported entries. Victims report their stolen guns directly, often before or in addition to police reports. It's a valuable resource, but it's just ONE database.

SafeOrStolen includes HotGunz data

When you search SafeOrStolen, we query HotGunz along with NCIC, ATF, state databases, and 100+ other sources. You get HotGunz coverage PLUS comprehensive verification.

HotGunz and SafeOrStolen Comparison

Feature	HotGunz	SafeOrStolen
Price	Free	Free + Paid
HotGunz Database
FBI NCIC
ATF Database
State Databases (TheftAZ, etc.)
Total Databases	1	100+
Mobile App
Check Other Items (Phones, Cars)
Report Stolen Items

Why 100+ Databases Matter

A stolen gun might be reported to police (NCIC) but not HotGunz. Or it might be in TheftAZ but not NCIC yet. Searching only one database leaves gaps.

HotGunz Only

32,000 user-reported guns. Good start, but limited to voluntary reports.

SafeOrStolen

HotGunz + NCIC (7M+ records) + ATF + State DBs + Insurance = Maximum coverage

Better Protection

More databases = higher chance of catching stolen firearms

Mobile App for Gun Shows

HotGunz doesn't have a mobile app. SafeOrStolen does. Check firearms on the spot at:

Gun shows
Private sale meetups
Pawn shops
Estate sales

The ONLY Stolen Gun Checker with a Mobile App

Can I Still Use HotGunz?

Absolutely! HotGunz is a great community resource. Here's our recommendation:

1Use SafeOrStolen first - We search HotGunz + 100 other databases in one search
2Report to HotGunz - If your gun is stolen, report to both HotGunz and police
3Maximum coverage - Your report appears in HotGunz AND SafeOrStolen's searches

Search HotGunz + 100 More Databases

Get comprehensive stolen gun verification with one search.