Police made the discovery after a tip-offA tip-off led to cops uncovering a gun and ammo hidden under the bed of a man from Coventry.
Jibril Shaban, aged 22, was arrested in January this year after officers received a report about his suspicious behaviour.
When officers arrived at Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry , a revolver and ammunition was found hidden under his bed.
After several court appearances and a trial, Shaban was jailed this week.
Unemployed Shaban first appeared in court on February 22 where he entered two not guilty pleas.
The first count was for possession of a firearm, and the second count for possession of ammunition without a certificate.
The case then went to trial on June 14 where it lasted two days.
He was found guilty on June 15 by a unanimous verdict from the jury.
He was jailed for five years at Warwick Crown Court on Wednesday (11 July).