POLICE say it is lucky no-one was killed after officers had to prise a bag containing a loaded gun from the hands of its owner.
Officers searched Marlon Burgher's Radford flat, in Forest Road West, which he shared with his father Hernel Burgher, in June – finding cannabis worth more than £2,000.
While officers were speaking to the pair, Marlon, 33, grabbed a bag and tried to escape through a window.
Two officers struggled with him until the bag was torn from his grip.
Inside it was an 11mm double-action French revolver loaded with six rounds of ammunition.
Both men were at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday where Marlon was jailed and Hernel was given a suspended prison sentence.
After the case, Detective Andy Gerus, of Operation Vanguard, which tackles drug dealing and organised crime in Nottingham, said: "Marlon Burgher was keeping a loaded weapon in a residential complex, showing a complete disregard for the safety of himself, his father and his neighbours.
"Considering his scuffle with the two officers, we are lucky the gun didn't go off leaving someone seriously hurt or even dead.
"These officers showed an astute attention to detail and were quick-off-the-mark when Marlon reacted.
"As a result we have not only removed a quantity of illegal drugs, but a firearm as well. As can often be the case, follow the drugs and you invariably uncover other illegal activity."
During a further search of the flat £1,000 in cash and a set of scales were also found.
On Monday Marlon pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition without a certificate, and possession with intent to supply cannabis.
He was jailed for a total of eight years.
Hernel, 51, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis and was sentenced to a six-month suspended prison sentence and 100 hours of unpaid work in the community.
Anyone who suspects someone of drug or gun crime should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
