Tommy Lee, Bret Michaels 'reported to police over gun photos'

Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee and Poison's Bret Michaels may face gun charges after being reported by a TV station.

The pair are currently on a co-headlining US tour with their respective bands. They previously visited a North Carolina shooting range, where they were photographed posing with guns.

The pair were reported by local TV station WSOCTV, who pointed out that it is an offence "for any person who has been convicted of a felony to purchase, own, possess or have in his custody, care or control any firearm". At least one of the pair has a criminal record, which may prevent them from operating a gun legally, according to NME.

Michaels and Lee were reportedly unaware of committing any offence, and were even escorted to the firing range by a former police officer.

WSOCTV said in a bulletin: "The sheriff and local police chiefs didn't know about it until we brought it to their attention. It could be illegal if any of those men have criminal records that prohibit them from using guns.

"There were officers from the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, Salisbury and Spencer police departments with the rockers. We found that out when the sheriff and both chiefs called [us] to say they're now investigating. The sheriff wants to know if the pictures show bad judgement, a policy problem or a crime."

Michaels recently described his 5-year-old daughter Jorja as his "karmic payback".

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