Mays Landing Man Sentenced for Homemade Weapons

Three-year prison term follows discovery of four homemade guns during domestic dispute call.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A 45-year-old Mays Landing, New Jersey man was sentenced to three years in prison after police responding to a domestic dispute call found four homemade firearms in his home. The discovery came after the victim filed a restraining order against the man.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing domestic violence incidents, particularly when weapons are involved. It also raises questions about the regulation and detection of homemade firearms, which can bypass traditional gun control measures.

The details

According to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, police were called to the Mays Landing home on April 17 by a neighbor reporting a physical domestic dispute. The victim subsequently filed a restraining order, leading to a search of the residence where officers discovered four homemade guns.

  • The incident occurred on April 17.
  • The man was sentenced on February 14, 2026.

The players

Mays Landing Man

A 45-year-old resident of Mays Landing, New Jersey who was sentenced to three years in prison for possessing four homemade firearms.

Hamilton Township Police

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the domestic dispute call and discovered the homemade weapons.

Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office

The county-level prosecutorial agency that handled the case against the Mays Landing man.

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What they’re saying

“We must remain vigilant in addressing domestic violence and the presence of illegal weapons, which pose a serious threat to public safety.”

— Spokesperson, Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office

What’s next

The judge's decision on the man's sentencing will be closely watched, as it could set a precedent for how homemade firearms are handled in domestic violence cases.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for stronger regulations and detection methods around homemade firearms, which can bypass traditional gun control measures and enable domestic abusers to obtain deadly weapons.