Pittsburgh-Area Gun Store Owner Charged with Theft after Business Sales Investigation

In October, Westmoreland County detectives began investigating Hi Grade Shooting Supply, a gun store owned by Tracey McMahan. This investigation was sparked by a victim who contacted the authorities after paying McMahan thousands of dollars for a combo shotgun that was never delivered. McMahan allegedly provided excuses, saying the firearm was lost in shipping or damaged before ceasing communication.

Another victim tried to sell a Beretta shotgun to McMahan’s business on consignment for $3,500 but never received payment. Court documents show that McMahan was charged with several counts of theft and receiving stolen property, as well as theft by deception. She was arraigned and released on $50,000 unsecured bond after being accused of not fulfilling her obligations to customers and ignoring their communications.