Two Men Go to Prison for Illegal Guns

May 15, 2026, 16:27
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Introduction

Courts in Canada and the UK sent two men to prison. These men had illegal guns.

Main Body

Adam Steenbergen lived in Canada. He shot Michael Leier in 2023. Adam used an illegal gun. He drank alcohol and used drugs. Michael died from the shot. The judge gave Adam four years in prison. Robert Weir lived in Scotland. Police searched his home and found drugs and swords. Then, police found more guns in a big metal box. The guns were ready to fire. The judge gave Robert seven years and six months in prison. Both men had guns that are not allowed. The police took the guns to keep people safe.

Conclusion

Both men said they were guilty. Now they are in prison.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Past' Habit

In this story, we see words that tell us things happened before now. To reach A2, you must notice how these words change.

The Pattern: Most words just add -ed to the end to move to the past.

  • Live β†’ Lived
  • Search β†’ Searched

The 'Rule Breakers' (Irregular): Some words are rebels. They change completely. You just have to remember them:

  • Give β†’ Gave
  • Find β†’ Found
  • Say β†’ Said

Quick Example View: The judge gave (Past) Robert seven years. Police searched (Past) his home.

Vocabulary Learning

courts
Places where legal cases are decided by judges
Example:The courts in Canada decided to send the men to prison.
Canada
A country in North America
Example:Adam Steenbergen lived in Canada.
prison
A building where people are kept because they have broken the law
Example:The judge gave Adam four years in prison.
illegal
Not allowed by law
Example:He used an illegal gun.
guns
Weapons that shoot bullets
Example:Both men had guns that are not allowed.
shot
The act of firing a gun
Example:Michael died from the shot.
alcohol
A drink that can make people feel drunk
Example:He drank alcohol and used drugs.
drugs
Substances that can change how a person feels or acts
Example:The police searched his home and found drugs.
judge
A person who decides cases in court
Example:The judge gave Robert seven years and six months in prison.
years
Units of time equal to 12 months
Example:The judge gave Adam four years in prison.
police
People who enforce the law and protect people
Example:Police searched his home.
searched
Looked for something carefully
Example:Police searched his home and found drugs.
home
The place where a person lives
Example:Police searched his home.
found
Discovered or located
Example:The police found more guns in a big metal box.
ready
Prepared to do something
Example:The guns were ready to fire.
fire
To shoot a gun or to start a flame
Example:The guns were ready to fire.
guilty
Having done something wrong or illegal
Example:Both men said they were guilty.
safe
Not in danger or harm
Example:The police took the guns to keep people safe.