Pittsburgh-area Gun Store Owner Faces Theft Charges Following Investigation into Sales

Tracey McMahan, the owner of Hi Grade Shooting Supply in Westmoreland County, is facing charges after an investigation into her business sales. According to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, McMahan is accused of multiple counts of theft and receiving stolen property.

The investigation began after a victim contacted detectives in October. The district attorney’s office said that one customer paid McMahan thousands of dollars for a gun that was never received and another tried to sell a shotgun but never got the money for it.

McMahan allegedly provided excuses, saying the firearm was lost in shipping or damaged before she stopped communicating with the customers. Another victim tried to sell a Beretta shotgun to McMahan’s business on consignment for $3,500 but never received the funds.

Court documents show that McMahan was also charged with theft by deception. She was arraigned and released on $50,000 unsecured bond, according to the district attorney’s office.