The video shows Mark McCloskey retrieving his AR-15 rifle from a St. Louis police evidence room in August 2025, after nearly five years of seizure following a 2020 misdemeanor conviction for brandishing it during a BLM protest near his home.
McCloskey's reclamation required three lawsuits and Missouri Governor Mike Parson's 2023 pardon, highlighting tensions between gun rights advocates and local authorities over property forfeiture without violent crime charges.
Reposted by @firearmvideos in January 2026, the clip draws replies emphasizing perceived government overreach, with users noting the rifle was never fired and questioning prolonged retention despite resolved legal proceedings.
