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Ted Nugent Under Investigation for Capitol Firearm Breach

7/1/2025

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Rock musician Ted Nugent is facing scrutiny after allegedly sneaking a concealed firearm into the Michigan Capitol during a June 25 hearing. Although the weapons detection system signaled a breach, a trooper failed to catch it. With firearms banned in the Capitol for all but select law enforcement and legislators, Michigan State Police are now investigating the alarming incident.

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Story summary

Rock musician Ted Nugent is facing scrutiny after allegedly sneaking a concealed firearm into the Michigan Capitol during a June 25 hearing. Although the weapons detection system signaled a breach, a trooper failed to catch it. With firearms banned in the Capitol for all but select law enforcement and legislators, Michigan State Police are now investigating the alarming incident.