Originally Posted by ingwe
Has anyone ever been convicted of a felony for lying on the 4473???


I know its supposed to be a felony, but its in place as a feel good law...not a law thats enforced.


Yes, one just recently, went all the way to the Supreme Court.

Abramski.

http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/abramski-v-united-states/


It happens,

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-7th-circuit/1097390.html

Rector was placed under state arrest for receiving stolen property (the Colt .357) in violation of Indiana law.   He was not placed under federal arrest at that time.   Rector subsequently pleaded guilty to the state charge.   A federal grand jury eventually indicted him on August 20, 1992, charging him with five counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. �� 922(g)(1) and 924, and two counts of making false statements on a federal firearms transaction form in violation of 18 U.S.C. �� 922(a)(6) and 924. - See more at: http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-7th-circuit/1097390.html#sthash.J1kwe5Py.dpuf


Last edited by steve4102; 10/30/14.

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