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A Nevada felon, Chang Tan, was caught red-handed with a stash of ghost guns and ammunition on August 4, 2026, in Las Vegas. Tan, who has a history of felony convictions, including fraud and sale of controlled substances, is prohibited by law from possessing firearms. The seized arsenal included a privately manufactured 5.56x45mm semi-automatic rifle, eight 3-D printed AR-15 pattern lower receivers, and over 500 rounds of ammunition.
The FBI and ATF joined forces to take down Tan, who is accused of undermining public safety with his illicit possession of ghost guns. These untraceable firearms are designed to evade the law, making them a favorite among criminals seeking to bypass background checks.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah vowed to aggressively prosecute individuals who manufacture or distribute ghost guns, while Special Agent in Charge Christopher S. Delzotto of the FBI Las Vegas Field Office warned that the rise of ghost gun manufacturing poses a significant threat to community safety.
Tan’s arrest is a testament to the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat the proliferation of ghost guns and keep communities safe. As the case unfolds, Tan faces one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, which could lead to severe consequences.
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