Sheriff Len Merrick rettet den alten Pop Keith vor dem Galgen. Er sollte wegen Mordes und Viehdiebstahls gelyncht werden. Merrick will nun für eine faire Gerichtsverhandlung sorgen. Auf dem Weg in die Stadt überfallen ihn Vater und Bruder des Ermordeten..

Abilene gunmen are bent on terrorizing the town of Blue Valley and massacring its inhabitants. They have been hired by local druggist Henry Turner, who has discovered gold beneath the town and wishes complete possession.

A lawman takes on gangsters attempting to steal property wanted for a railroad.

When the Pony Express disbands, riders Tennessee and Johnny head for Adobe Wells. Tennessee becomes the Deputy Marshal while Johnny joins an outlaw gang. It's not long before Tennessee catches Johny attempting murder. As Johhnny is his best friend, he gives him another chance. But to no avail as Johnny murders a man and this time Tennessee must do his duty.