Oklahoma City Couple Lands 10 Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession

OKLAHOMA CITY – In a brazen display of disregard for the law, Amber Nicole Ransom, 40, and Gordon Bernard Horner, 51, both of Oklahoma City, have been sentenced to serve a combined 120 months in federal prison for their roles in illegal firearm possession after a previous felony conviction.

According to court records, on August 1, 2023, a federal grand jury charged Ransom and Horner with being felons in possession of a firearm, a charge that carries severe penalties. The investigation into the couple’s activities began on May 9, 2023, when Oklahoma City Police responded to a drive-by shooting at an apartment complex.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident, but the brazen nature of the crime was clear. Through a review of surveillance footage, authorities identified a white sedan as the suspect vehicle, which was subsequently pulled over in a traffic stop just days later. Ransom and Horner were inside the vehicle, along with two handguns. A search warrant executed at their shared apartment turned up another firearm and several rounds of ammunition.

Further investigation revealed that Ransom was the individual who fired several shots at the apartment from the back seat of the vehicle, which was being driven by Horner. The reckless disregard for life displayed by the couple is a stark reminder of the consequences of their actions.

Both Ransom and Horner have prior felony convictions – Ransom for robbery in the first degree in Oklahoma County District Court case number CF-2009-5359, and Horner for possession of a controlled dangerous substance in Oklahoma County District Court case number CF-1992-6656. In the fall of 2023, both defendants pleaded guilty to possessing firearms, admitting to their roles in the crime.

At sentencing hearings on May 22, 2024, U.S. District Judge Bernard M. Jones sentenced Ransom to serve 90 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Horner received a 30-month sentence, also followed by three years of supervised release. In announcing the sentencings, Judge Jones described the actions of the two defendants as a “reckless disregard for life,” emphasizing the senseless nature of the crime.

This case is the result of a collaborative effort between Homeland Security Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney David R. Nichols, Jr., prosecuted the case. Reference is made to public filings for additional information.