Gregg Kielma vs. Mary Carter You Decide
Gregory Kielma • May 27, 2024
What would America be like if guns weren’t permitted?
What would America be like if guns weren’t permitted?
Kielma says, it would be a complete take over by people like MARY CARTER
whom I responded to below.
I just wanted to post this for everyone to show that we can’t have a conversation about guns because gun-control zelots like MARY CARTER
do not want to listen to facts. When they have no response and facts stand against them, they spout some untruths and block you. They also spout untruths that you just proved were false in your previous response. Spout lies and block is their go to. No conversation if you don’t parrot their beliefs. I’ve posted my response to her below and her response to me for all to see. She tells me that guns are now readily available and that is the problem. Yet today it is far more difficult to get a gun than in the past. We did not begin federal background checks until the FBI started the NICS program in 1998 in accordance with the 1993 Brady Bill.
Before 1993 all guns were purchased without a background check. The 1993 Brady bill started State only background checks for handguns only which later included long guns. AR-15’s Were sold to the civilian market for 30+ years before background checks were required on them. 12-year-olds used to be able to buy a gun without a background check or a parent. You could order guns online and have them shipped directly to your house. You cannot have a firearm shipped directly to your house today. Anyone who says that is ignorant. Today they must be shipped to an FFL dealer for a background check and transfer. You can only have gun parts shipped to your house, but the serial number part recognized as the gun (lower receiver on AR-15) must go thru an FFL dealer. Facts are pesky and many anti-gun zelots hate them. Shootings are not because guns are more available today than in the past. They were much easier to get before 1993 and 1998. AR-15’s has been used 13 times in 35 years. The list is in this article at the bottom. Why the AR-15 keeps appearing at America's deadliest mass shootings It keeps being used because the media started telling future mass shooters what to use. They tell them it’s the best and they use what they have been told is the best.
Kielma’s response to MARY CARTER
I went to school in the 1970’s. I did not go to school every day scared to death of being shot. Why? Because we didn’t have a 24hr news cycle just filling up airtime. And tragedy drives ratings. School shootings were more likely in the 1990’s than today. School shootings are not the new normal despite statistics that stretch the truth.
Millions of guns are sold every year. 300 million guns are in the hands of civilians. Less than 12,000 are used to kill another human being every year. The chance one of those 300+ million guns will be used against anyone is like 0.004%. You are far more likely to die driving a car medical malpractice or any number of other activities that you don’t think twice about.
Type into google “chance of a person drowning” and the answer is “VERY RARE, since 20,000 people drown a year on average”.
If it’s a very rare chance of drowning with 20,000 victims a year. Then it’s very rare to be shot with 12,000 victims a year (I do not include suicide since there is no evidence gun control of any kind will stop suicides. If you replaced every gun in the country with single shots or even muskets, suicides would continue since suicides are single shot incidents)
Many of those 12,000 shootings are also justified shootings and accidental discharges. The necessity to remove a legally concealed handgun to enter a gun free zone increases the likelihood of an accidental discharge exponentially. Accidental discharges occur when handling the firearm. If you put it in a holster and don’t touch it until you take it off at home, you will not have an accidental discharge in public. Requiring a person to leave their gun in the car increases the likelihood it will harm another person. From either an accidental discharge or if it’s stolen and used by the thief. Only a fool would not want the person lawfully carrying the firearm to always maintain positive control of it.
Now as to firearm availability. Well, we still could carry firearms in our vehicles for hunting when I was still in school in the 1970’s. They were cracking down on it as I graduated high school. No one ever got shot. And we would get in fist fights in the parking lots with guns in every gun rack. No one ever shot anyone. No one ever threatened anyone with one. We also carried knives in our pockets. Never used them either. Just remember these shootings have increased as gun control has increased. It wasn’t many years ago a 12-year-old could buy a gun at the local store. Background checks and age limits didn’t exist years ago. And mass shootings were minimal. We have a society issue.
Take the Texas shooters. Say we had banned guns, and everyone turned them in. That boy had already made bombs with pressure cookers. He could have killed just as many or more without guns. Banning guns is a feel-good measure. It is based on an irrational fear, the same as a person who has a fear of flying. There are many things more likely to kill you than guns that you pay no mind too. Like drowning. Just like there are things more likely to kill someone with a fear of flying than flying. But they pay no mind to that. It is irrational and based on ignorance and lack of knowledge.
Mary Carter’s response to me.
Tell this to the kids from Parkland, who have grown up in the age of school mass murder. The thing that gun nuts seem to ignore is the ready availability of guns throughout the country and the simplicity of buying one makes it far too easy for someone with a grudge to kill people. Now I am going to block you. I don’t have time for your BS
Kielma…No MARY CARTER. You don’t have time for facts.
Anyone with knowledge of purchasing firearms knows that guns are not easier to get today. That the process has become harder by laws passed recently.
What risks do concealed carry permit holders face if they decide to act during an active shooter event? What Would You Do? Kielma says, my plan and exactly my thoughts and how I will proceed and deal with this. Here are a few; • Being mistaken for being a part of the active shooter assault • Getting killed by the First Responders because they think that you’re an accomplice • Getting killed by an actual accomplice because they don’t want you to be the hero who stops their murderous rampage Kielma’s PLAN, In the end, if I am carrying concealed, and some nut-job starts shooting innocent people, I will draw and I will take him out. Positive actions, performed quickly, will save lives. Once the perpetrator is down and or dead, I will put my pistol back into concealment, and check on the victims. I will render first aid until the First Responders arrive. I would continue to scan the scene to make sure there isn’t a second bad guy. When the cops arrive, I will render a full report, and let them know what happened, and when.
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A gun confiscation finally goes into effect and police are going door-to-door. Your home is next.... Let's see what Robert Andrews plan is. What would you do? Ensure that the Coffee cans and pipe full of nails, glass, some fecal matter to cause massive infections and smokeless powder are all in place and wired up so that when the Unconstitutional Gestapo stack their teams beside any possible entry point, they get their legs blown off. Then as the survivors look for cover, their cover will turn into an ambush before their very eyes. Explosive charges to be command detonated placed months or years before where they will seek cover and where they will park vehicles. Once they bring in a Chopper, Charges will be launched simultaneously with cable between each to foul rotors. They can reach an estimated height of 1500 to 2000 ft. Meanwhile, I will be inside, in a below grade Reinforced concrete room, with switches and detonators for all in place explosives. I have 48 hours of supplied air, Plus Filtration that will easily handle CS Gas, 90 days of water, and enough MRE’s to last years, and the required tobacco sauce as well. Will I survive through a scenario such as Robert proposes, probably not. But I am 1 Man, and I can easily cost the gun grabbers 25–50 men and possibly much more. And I am only 1 man, and every home within 15 miles of my home, is owned and lived in by my kin. So, the question is How many gun grabbers are willing to die to come collect my weapons? Because I know that I am willing to take as many as possible with me when I go.
Vicki Lynn Frantz...A true "Bagger" What A Mutt! Fulton County (Ga.) Sheriff's Office Corrections employee, caught with pants down in office with inmate, says she's the victim in shocking prison scandal... Sure A corrections employee allegedly was about to have sex with an inmate when a security guard busted her — but she claims her life was threatened. A former corrections employee in Georgia is accused of attempting to have sexual relations with an inmate and selling cigarettes to another prisoner, according to authorities. Vickie Lynn Frantz, 56, also known as hot lips and hot pants... was terminated from her job as a purchasing assistant at the Atlanta Transitional Center — a correctional facility — on Monday. 'My client is the victim of the whole situation, and yet she is falsely accused of those charges.' The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Frantz, and she was booked into the Fulton County Jail on Monday. Frantz was hit with felony charges of criminal intent to commit a felony and trading with inmates without the consent of the warden or superintendent, according to jail records. A judge set her bond at $30,000. WSB reported that an investigation was launched after a security guard reported witnessing Frantz welcome an inmate into her office. Frantz — of Rome, Georgia — was about to have sex with an inmate in her office, police said. The affidavit of arrest that Blaze News obtained from the Georgia Department of Corrections states that the witness saw the inmate enter Frantz's office around 1:30 p.m. on June 30. "Accused Vickie Frantz committed criminal attempt to commit custodial sexual assault by allowing an inmate of the Georgia Department of Corrections into her office, then taking off her pants to allow sexual activity," the affidavit stated. The affidavit added, "But a security staff member intervened before any sexual acts occurred. Vickie Frantz was caught in her office lying on an inmate bed mat with no pants on and an inmate standing over her." Go Vickie, oink oink!!!! Let's see what the courts say. Innocent, who knows. Frantz also is accused of selling cigarettes to another inmate. "Vickie Frantz unlawfully accepted a payment of $50 via Chime to bring five packs of cigarettes into Atlanta Transitional Center," the affidavit stated. Despite the former corrections employee being in a position of power over inmates, Frantz's public defender said his client was the "victim." "She was under duress, and she was threatened with her life actually to comply with the demand by the complaining witness," assistant public defender Jae Kim told WSB. "My client is the victim of the whole situation, and yet she is falsely accused of those charges." Heath told WSB, "As we continue to demonstrate, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy for individuals who choose to ignore their oath and jeopardize our non-negotiable mission of public safety. The actions of this individual do not reflect the hundreds of officers who are committed each and every day to ensuring the safety of the public and the safe operations of our facilities." Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
How to Safely Walk Your Dog or Favorite Pet While Armed by Gregg Kielma and Lee Williams Says FFL, Firearms, First Aid Fundamentals Instructor Gregg Kielma. I get asked this question all the time in my firearms classes. I live in Florida with a lot of ponds with alligators and wild pigs in or around them. Alligators like small dogs, like my seven (7) rescues. So, what do I do? I stay situationally aware all the time. I chose a routes away from any bad areas near ponds or wooded areas. If you have access to a fenced in dog park, that may be a better option. This For Florida Residents in Particular: Or any place you may encounter wild animals that can hurt you or your pet. I walk them during the day when I can see the ponds or wooded areas we are coming up to. I keep them close to me or most likely pick them up. We have sidewalks that run right next to big ponds alligators like to hang out in. (yes live in the country). I have wild pigs that do tremendous damage to property and if not careful to people and dogs. I'm always checking my surrounding for alligators, wild pigs or a bad actor hiding in the tree line that may try to hurt me or my wife. I keep my firearm easily accessible. I practice and can access my firearm in less than .003 seconds. I practice all the time. (Note: Alligators are very fast for short distances, you need to keep your "antenna's" up and always be ready. Wild pigs are very aggressive when there are little piglets around and will attack to save the piglets. They can hurt you or your pet just like an alligator). Dive to a safe area in your neighborhood, park your car and say away from ponds or heavily wooded areas. February through mid to end of April alligators are active. Its mating season and they become aggressive. Have a plan. What are you going to do to stop the threat? Don't wait until the last minute by then it's too late. Stay smart, situationally aware and ready for anything. Check out what Lees has to say and her recommendations. Take it away Lee! I get to walk Willa, our Boston Terrier, seven to eight times per day. I’m not sure who enjoys it more. Her timing is always perfect. After I’ve been writing for more than a few hours, she will jump into my lap or bite my ankles to let me know it’s time to take a break. Living in southwest Florida, the weather is our biggest non-tactical concern. We always avoid the hottest part of the day. I also carry a bottle of water and offer her sips while watching out for excessive panting. Boston Terriers are one of the Brachycephalic breeds, so she is more susceptible to heatstroke than other dogs. It’s crucial to adjust the intensity of our walk, and Willa is never shy about offering input. As to our tactical concerns, some suggestions follow: One of the most important considerations while walking your dog is that you will likely have just one free hand if you’re threatened. If you need to use deadly force, you will be shooting and possibly even reloading using only your strong hand. Practice is key, it’s crucial. Every time I’m at the range, I always shoot two or three magazines using only my strong hand. My weak hand is kept at my side, as if I’m holding her leash. Speed and accuracy are not the same as when I’ve got two free hands, which is why it’s so important to train. One-handed magazine changes are also much slower. I hold my empty weapon between my legs, pull a spare mag off of my weak side with my strong hand, and insert it into the weapon. I have practiced this with Willa dry but have yet to add gunfire to our training. Accuracy is worse than when using two hands, as is speed. Besides, I will likely have a 30-pound dog jumping and going crazy in my weak hand, so you can understand that my maximum effective range will shrink. Generally, the types of threats you may encounter on a dog walk are about the same as if you were walking alone, but there is the added possibility that someone may try to harm or steal your dog. Nowadays, some canines can cost thousands of dollars. Most likely, the bad guy will use some type of weapon. I have never heard of anyone who was victimized while walking their dog and forced to respond with force, being asked why they didn’t let their dog bite the bad guy. Most civilians don’t own attack-trained Malinois. Anyone who says anything different has likely never been in a gunfight. Some additional suggestions: • Always hold your dog’s leash with your weak hand. Keep your shooting hand ready. • I strongly recommend carrying a can of pepper spray for aggressive canines. It works incredibly well and is not permanent. Make sure it is police strength. • Practice drawing and obtaining a sight picture while holding your dog’s leash in your weak hand. • It’s easy to lose your situational awareness while picking up poo. Do it quickly while maintaining your SA. • Watch for additional threats, especially while retrieving poo. • Don’t focus solely on your dog while walking. Don’t zone out. • Don’t allow anyone you don’t know to pet your dog. Tell them your dog is not friendly and may bite. • Change your walking routes often. Do not have a standard route. • Look for threats while walking. Your dog can help with this. • Be concerned about your safety and security, and your dog’s. • Carry spare ammunition – it’s a must. I always carry the same guns and gear. The Second Amendment Foundation’s Investigative Journalism Project wouldn’t be possible without you. Click here to make a tax-deductible donation to support pro-gun stories like this.
Indiana Mom Shoots Child Predator to Save Her 12-Year-Old Daughter Mark Chesnut Most people are aware that the maternal instinct in women is so strong that many will do whatever it takes to protect their children from harm. Unfortunately for a convicted child molester in Indiana, he had to learn that lesson the hard way. According to reports at wlfa.com and wthr.com, the man, Bruce Pierce, tried to rape a 12-year-old girl at an Indianapolis hotel in late May. But before he could rip more than her tank top and underwear, the girl’s mother shot Pierce several times, sending him to the hospital with multiple bullet wounds and a sure lesson learned. Details are a little sketchy as to why the mother left her 12-year-old daughter in a hotel room with a convicted child sex offender. According to one report, the child’s grandmother told police the victim and her sister woke her up on May 24 when their mother didn’t come home. They went to the Baymont Inn to look for her and found the mother with Pierce in the hotel lobby. The 12-year-old girl, who was feeling sick, stayed in Pierce’s hotel room while the mother and the other daughter took items to the car. While they were loading the car, the girl said Pierce invited her to sit on the bed. At that time, court documents say she told police Pierce grabbed her arms, pinned them to the bed, and began ripping her clothes off. The victim was able to escape her attacker when her mother opened fire. According to reports, Pierce had a gun on or near him during the assault. Unlike the mother, he apparently wasn’t able to get off any shots during the melee. Court records show Pierce pleaded guilty to child molesting in two separate cases, in Hendricks and Morgan counties, in 2016. Pierce is charged with attempted rape, attempted child molestation, unlawful possession of a firearm and confinement, all felonies in the state Indiana. While anti-gun activists will tell you that normal Americans almost never use firearms to save themselves and their families from violent criminals, this incident reminds us once again that episodes of armed self-defense occur multiple times daily throughout the United States. While the gun-ban group Moms Demand Action works tirelessly to take away gun owners’ rights, this mom in Indiana went into action when her daughter faced imminent harm at the hands of a very bad guy.
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime Monday, July 7, 2025 U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of West Virginia HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Douglas Lee Brown, also known as “Wiggles,” 56, of Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 18, 2024, law enforcement officers arrested Brown on domestic battery and wanton endangerment warrants in Huntington and found he possessed a loaded Taurus model G2C 9mm pistol in his waistband. Officers determined the firearm was reported stolen. Federal law prohibits a person with a prior felony conviction from possessing a firearm or ammunition. Brown knew he was prohibited from possessing a firearm because of his prior felony conviction for burglary in Franklin County, Ohio, Common Pleas Court on November 15, 2012. Brown has a long criminal history and was on a term of supervision as a result of the burglary conviction at the time of the current offense. Brown is scheduled to be sentenced on October 20, 2025, and faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Huntington Police Department. United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Courtney L. Finney is prosecuting the case. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results. A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:24-cr-168.
Charlotte Man Sentenced For Possession Of A Machinegun Wednesday, July 9, 2025 U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of North Carolina The Defendant Possessed a Firearm Affixed with a “Glock Switch” CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Joshua Michael Jenkins, 22, of Charlotte, was sentenced yesterday to 88 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession of a machinegun, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. According to court records, on October 30, 2022, a trooper with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol attempted to stop Jenkins for speeding on the interstate. Jenkins refused to stop and instead proceeded to drive at a high rate of speed, reaching speeds of 130 miles per hour. Court documents show that Jenkins exited the highway and ran a red light, where his vehicle collided with four other vehicles at an intersection. Jenkins then fled on foot and ran toward a shopping center. The state trooper ran after Jenkins and observed Jenkins holding a firearm in his hand, which he pointed at the trooper. Jenkins was eventually apprehended. According to court documents, law enforcement searched a trashcan in a parking lot nearby after a witness saw Jenkins drop something in it. Law enforcement recovered from the trashcan a Glock model 23, .40 caliber pistol, with an affixed machinegun conversion device, commonly referred to as a “Glock Switch.” During the investigation, law enforcement located multiple social media posts of Jenkins posing with firearms that appeared to be equipped with Glock switches, and a video showing muzzle flash and the sound of repeated firing of an automatic weapon. In making today’s announcement, U.S. Attorney Ferguson thanked the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, and the Huntersville Police Department for their investigation of the case. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) William Wiseman prosecuted the case. Mr. Wiseman is a state prosecutor with the office of the 26th Prosecutorial District and was assigned by District Attorney Spencer Merriweather to serve as a SAUSA with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte. Mr. Wiseman is sworn in both state and federal courts. The SAUSA position reflects the partnership between the District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Former City of Raleigh Firefighter Pleads Guilty to Dark Web Drug Trafficking Scheme Thursday, July 10, 2025 Says FFL, Firearms Instructor and Gunsmith Gregg Kielma, this one hurts as a person who studied firefighting and is an instructor in First Aid Fundamentals, I'm extremely disappointed in this former firefighter. We are sworn to defend and assist our fellow citizens, not poison them with drugs. To say I'm hurt is an understatement. Nick betrayed the trust of everyone sworn to keep people safe. Kielma continues, Nick, I trust you'll pay the price. You made very bad choices that reflect on your department and the people you serve. Shame on you. U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of North Carolina Katie Holcomb Vollmer, Public Affairs Officer USANCE.PublicInfoOfficer@usdoj.gov RALEIGH, N.C. – A former City of Raleigh firefighter and his wife have pleaded guilty today to running a large-scale drug trafficking operation involving cocaine, methamphetamine, and other narcotics. Nicholas Banister, 36, and Amanda Banister, 36, admitted to using the dark web and cryptocurrency to distribute drugs across Eastern North Carolina. “The defendant, a Raleigh firefighter, served in a position of public trust, but was hiding in plain sight as he and his wife sold numerous types of illegal narcotics around businesses the community frequently visits,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar. “I’m proud of our federal and state partners at the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (NC ALE) for their hard work, which is holding these individuals accountable and making our community safer.” “It is unfortunate to see someone we trust to help keep us protected involved in criminal activities that jeopardize public safety,” said ATF Special Agent in Charge Alicia Jones. “ATF realizes the danger and violence associated with drug trafficking, and we’re proud to work with our local and state law enforcement partners to break up those networks and better protect our communities.” “A primary focus for ALE is reducing crime associated with alcohol establishments and protecting the safety of our communities. In this case, undercover ALE special agents conducted a comprehensive investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of two individuals — one of whom had taken an oath to protect others but instead chose to put lives at risk,” said Bryan House, Director of North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement. “We’re hopeful this case, along with our continued efforts, will have a positive impact on our state.” According to court documents and other information presented in court, Banister conspired with his wife to sell cocaine and methamphetamine on four occasions to an undercover law enforcement officer at the Morgan Street Food Hall in Raleigh. The NC ALE executed a search warrant at Banister's residence in Raleigh, where they found 1,324.43 grams of methamphetamine, 844 grams of cocaine, over 7 kilograms of marijuana, 382 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, Xanax and Ecstasy pills, 216 units of LSD, 15 grams of dimethyltryptamine (DMT), two firearms, a digital wallet used to store cryptocurrency and $213,810 in U.S. currency. Banister had been selling cocaine, methamphetamine, and LSD every other week for at least a year prior to his arrest. Banister purchased the narcotics from the dark web using cryptocurrency, had them shipped to North Carolina, and then sold them to various buyers, primarily in the Glenwood South area. Banister utilized the Snapchat application to advertise narcotics by providing a “menu” for buyers. Banister was employed with the City of Raleigh Fire Department at the time of the charged offenses. Both Banister and his wife face a mandatory minimum of 10 years' imprisonment when sentenced at a later date. Daniel P. Bubar, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina made the announcement after arraignment by U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers II. The NC ALE and the ATF investigated the case and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) Aria Q. Merle prosecuted the case. SAUSA Merle is a prosecutor with the Wake County District Attorney’s Office assigned to the United States Attorney’s Office to prosecute federal violent crimes and other criminal matters. A copy of this press release is located on our website. Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:25-cr-00106-D.
TALLAHASSEE MAN SENTENCED FOR CARRYING A GLOCK SWITCH Thursday, July 3, 2025 Note from FFL, Instructor and Gunsmith Gregg Kielma. A Glock switch is illegal. Don't ask me for one. I don't sell them; dam it, they are illegal! Don't ask me. Should you do, you'll never be a customer of Tactical K Training and Firearms. Continues Kielma, we do everything by the book. You want to go to jail that's fine with me, you're not going to do it here. We respect and cherish our FFL and will never, ever do anything to lose our creditability with the ATF. U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Florida TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Jimmy Bender, 19, of Tallahassee, Florida was sentenced to 24 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to possessing a machinegun. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. According to court records, officers with the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD), Violent Crimes Response Team, were patrolling in the southeastern portion of Tallahassee due to complaints of criminal activity in the area. A TPD officer observed Bender commit a traffic violation and then stopped the vehicle. As the officers removed Bender from the vehicle, they discovered a Glock.40 caliber handgun with extended magazine. The handgun was also equipped with a machinegun conversion device, or “Glock switch,” which unlawfully enabled the firearm to shoot multiple rounds with a single trigger pull. U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “Thanks to the hard work of our brave state and federal law enforcement partners, our community can rest easy knowing this dangerous individual has been removed from our streets. Criminals considering carrying an illegally converted machinegun should know my office will aggressively prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.” The conviction and sentence were the result of a joint investigation by the TPD Violent Crimes Response Team and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Eric Welch. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of 94 offices that serve as the nation’s principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. To access public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida website. For more information about the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/fln/index.html. Contact United States Attorney’s Office Northern District of Florida USAFLN.Press.Office@usdoj.gov X: @NDFLnews
