NEWS ALERT: In a shocking breach of security, Capitol Hill guards thwarted what could have been a mass shooting massacre.
Security personnel arrested a man who attempted to bring an untraceable “ghost gun” into the Cannon House Office Building while Congress was in session.
The incident marks a disturbing trend in illegal firearm possession attempts at government facilities, with over 20 arrests already made this year, surpassing last year’s total of 18.
35-year-old Jason White from Maryland was arrested after security at the Cannon House Office Building detected the firearm in his bag during a routine security screening.
The weapon was identified as a “ghost gun,” a fully functional firearm lacking any serial number, making it impossible to trace.
Security personnel discovered the weapon when White’s bag passed through a metal detector at a checkpoint.
According to the arrest affidavit, “There was no serial number present anywhere on the firearm.”
The document further noted that the weapon had “a barrel length of less than 12 inches and was fully functional.”
White claimed he had simply forgotten the gun was in his bag, an excuse that did not prevent his arrest on felony charges.
Investigators determined White lacks a valid license to carry in Washington, D.C., and even his Maryland permit has expired.
The House was in session at the time of the incident, with lawmakers and staff present for committee hearings.
This timing raises serious questions about the potential threat posed to elected officials and staff working in the building.
Ghost guns have become increasingly problematic for law enforcement nationwide.
These weapons are sold as parts or kits that unlicensed buyers can easily assemble at home, bypassing background checks and registration requirements that apply to traditional firearms.
Their untraceable nature makes them particularly attractive to individuals with criminal intent.
The Biden-Harris administration implemented a rule in August 2022 requiring ghost gun kits and certain parts to be serialized, sold by licensed dealers, and subject to background checks.
These regulations have faced challenges from Second Amendment advocates who argue they infringe upon constitutional rights.
Metal detectors were installed at congressional buildings following the January 6 Capitol protests, a move implemented by then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Some Republican members, including Rep. Lauren Boebert, have criticized these measures as political theater rather than genuine security enhancements.
The arrest comes amid a troubling increase in security incidents at Capitol Hill.
In 2024, there were 18 arrests for unlawful firearms possession at the U.S. Capitol.
Halfway through 2025, that number has already exceeded 20 arrests, signaling either improved security detection or an alarming increase in attempts to bring weapons into government buildings.
