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Man granted bail after police seize revolver and stun guns

Jeremy Ross Brown, 46, was given bail. Despite this, he faces 11 weapon charges plus firearms and cannabis offences.

Jeremy Ross Brown faced ACT Magistrates Court on Thursday. Police searched his home.

Police found a revolver, stun guns, axes, crossbows, batons, knuckle dusters, throwing stars and pepper spray. Police also found a credit card gun, a gel blaster and cannabis.

Brown faces 11 charges for having a banned weapon. He also faces charges for having banned guns, selling cannabis and breaking a court order.

Magistrate Michael Cowen gave bail. The prosecution said Brown was a risk to the community.

The search was linked to a separate investigation into a kidnapping from earlier this month.

Why it mattersThe case shows serious questions about weapons in the community and the safety risks they create.

AustraliaCanberra residents are reminded to report suspected illegal weapons to ACT Policing.

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