This dramatic footage shows the shocking moment a group of brazen thieves pulled down the door of a gun store and then grabbed pistols and handguns by the sack full.
The hooded thieves forced their way into the store and then rushed in, smashing a row of glass cases with hammers and seizing handguns.
One man could be seen scooping up at least four rifles from behind the counter.
It is thought as many as 10 suspects ransacked the store and made off with at least 50 weapons.
Surveillance video released by Houston police show the thieves pulling up outside at Carter's Country Guns and Ammo in the 11000 block of South Wilcrest Drive on Tuesday around 4.30am (local time).
The footage shows several people tying chains to a black Ford F-250 and the doors of the store.