The referenced gun and another $3k in range gear and a XD-45 ACP were stolen from my vehicle late Sunday / early Monday (11-12 Mar 07) in Deer Park, TX (Houston). Both guns and approximately 8 mags each are in a discrete, 2 section rectangular soft case made by UTG (Black/Gray Nylon). The AR-15 is stock except for a handle rail w/ no optic. The black/black XD-45 ACP Tactical (5" barrel) is distinctive in that it has a J-Point red-dot sight mounted at the rear sight location using Sig dovetail mount. There is also a SureFire X200 weapon light for the pistol as well.

Other equipment includes a Leupold bore sight (latest gen), a Leupold RX-IV laser range finder, a Kestrel 4000 weather meter, an orange tool box w/ AR-15 tools and cleaning gear. A camo range bag with 400 rd of .223 and 100 rd of .45 ACP were also stolen. Additional gear included 4x4 recovery gear including a Warn 9500 Ti control pendant, misc ammo boxes with auto tools, wrench box, and misc tool box.

Any information leading to the recovery of the equipment would be appreciated.

I will be at the gun show at the George R. Brown on 24-25 Mar 07. If anyone finds someone trying to sell these weapons, please call my cell phone. I'd be willing to consider a reward if it leads to the arrest of the individuals responsible.

Sincerely,

Jeff Lester
281.387.8199 Cell
281.425.8826 Work
JeffLester@PeoplePC.com
Jeff.Lester@SNCLavalin-GDS.com

I will keep my eyes open.

Harry -- Thanks a bunch. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Jeff (CELL 281.387.8199)

Originally Posted By HarrySacz: I will keep my eyes open.

I plan on going to the gun show down here in Austin this weekend (Mar. 17-18). I'll keep my eyes open.

Jeff,

I cross posted this over on www.TXDPSA.com That is the Houston area XD shooters. I feel for you man. I have two XDs with Jpoints, a V10 and a XD9Tac comp gun and if they went missing I would be sick.

I hope you get them back. I will be watching at the gun show this weekend. It might not hurt to visit the gun ranges, ASC, Top Gun etc.. and talk to a Range Officer or two. They could be on the lookout. Also they would probably let you post something out at the range.

You might also see if they will post something at www.texassouthsection.com

Jiwilliams -- Thanks. I can use all the help I can get right now. Take care and be safe. Jeff

Originally Posted By jiwilliams: Jeff, I cross posted this over on www.TXDPSA.com That is the Houston area XD shooters. I feel for you man. I have two XDs with Jpoints, a V10 and a XD9Tac comp gun and if they went missing I would be sick. I hope you get them back. I will be watching at the gun show this weekend. It might not hurt to visit the gun ranges, ASC, Top Gun etc.. and talk to a Range Officer or two. They could be on the lookout. Also they would probably let you post something out at the range. You might also see if they will post something at www.texassouthsection.com

sorry to hear about your loss, friend of mine had a lot of stuff stolen out of his home. We were lucky enough to catch the guy at a gun show with just about everything that was taken. (all the good stuff anyways) good luck recovering it. let those bastards who took it get gang raped in prison.

I had this happen with my work gear (attache case with $4000 in laptop, camera, work files & tools). Vehicle insurance will laugh at you for even asking about replacement. Anything not attached to the car and a part of vehicle operation will not be covered. If you have home owners or renters insurance they should cover it as it's personal property regardless of location of your vehicle. Most insurance companies have a $1000 deductible, but you'd get a lot of $$ towards getting your gear back. Make sure to put together (if you haven't already) a list of all items and as many serial numbers as possible. You will need to submit a police report (or add the list of items to the existing one) if you haven't already that is. The home/renters insurance will want a police report that has the items listed on it (Farmer's did anyways). Good luck.
-John

Hey bro, sorry about your loss, but no one has mentioned something very important, maybe because its so obvious.
Our vehicles are not a safe place to store our prized possessions, regardless of where we live or where they are parked, time of day, whatever the reason. Ive been broken into (2X-house)(1X-car) in my nice neighborhood and at work. But I had sold an ar to buy a safe just 2 weeks before the first incident, and I am happy to say I didnt loose a single firearm.
Im not trying to scald you bro, I just hope we can all reflect on such a terrible loss and remind us to be vigilant about safety and security.

Just think, another evil scumbag is out there with 2 guns (good ones at that!) and a pile of ammo.

Were watching for your stuff up here in Dallas at the shows bro,
Sean

Sean, you are right on, Hopefully these firearms are not used in any felonious ways, because the owner could be, and often is liable, especially when, during investigations, it is discovered that the weapons were not secured properly, I've seen this too many times.

You guys out there that do this, do your self a favor, visit TruckVault.com and invest in one of there boxes,

A piece of mind goes along ways,

Good luck on the recoveries,,

Unfortunately, we all know the reality of this situation.

Your stuff is probably already in Mexico.