Laurence Gray, Gun Smuggling, Arizona 2026
A former federal firearms licensee has been indicted for conspiracy and attempting to provide material support to designated foreign terrorist organizations.
The indictment, returned on March 17, 2026, alleges that Laurence Gray, 65, of Hereford, Arizona, knowingly attempted to provide firearms to Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG) in May 2025.
Gray, the owner of Grips by Larry, a federally licensed firearms dealer in Arizona, was previously indicted for firearms trafficking offenses in 2025, alongside a second individual, Barrett Weinberger, 73, of Tucson, Arizona.
The original charges against both men included trafficking in firearms, aiding and abetting the straw purchasing of firearms, and aiding and abetting material false statements during the purchase of a firearm.
Convictions for Conspiracy to and Attempting to Provide Material Support to a Designated Terrorist Organization each carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted the investigation in this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Marcus Shand, District of Arizona, Phoenix, is handling the prosecution.
An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Case Number: CR-25-00835-PHX-DJH. Release Number: 2026-051_Weinberger, et al.
Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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