John Sands (Rod Cameron), a reformed outlaw living in a small Mexican town, learns that his brother has been killed in the Texas Panhandle, and he sets out to investigate. When he arrives, he's confronted by a trio of gunslingers working for Matt Garson (Reed Hadley), a local gambler and saloon owner. He also begins to court June O'Carroll (Anne Gwynne), Garson's secretary. John soon grows to believe Garson is responsible for his brother's death, leading to a final showdown.