KERHONKSON, NY – Bram Fox, 43, is facing up to 15 years in federal prison after admitting to illegally possessing a rifle and manufacturing dozens of untraceable firearms, known as “ghost guns.” The Ulster County resident, already a convicted felon, pled guilty today to the charges in Albany’s federal court.
Federal prosecutors revealed Fox operated a clandestine gun-building operation out of his Kerhonkson home from roughly October 2020 until his arrest in January 2023. He sourced parts online, piecing together non-serialized handguns and rifles – bypassing the legal requirements for tracking and tracing firearms. The ATF seized over 25 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition from his property.
This wasn’t Fox’s first brush with the law. He’s a repeat offender, with a 2009 conviction for armed bank robbery in both New York and Connecticut. That conviction alone should have barred him from possessing any firearms or ammunition, but Fox blatantly disregarded the law, also acquiring a serialized Aero Precision M5 rifle and a substantial ammunition stockpile.
U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman and John B. DeVito, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF’s New York Field Division, announced the guilty plea. The investigation was a joint effort between the ATF and the New York State Police, highlighting the increasing focus on illegal gun manufacturing and trafficking.
As part of the plea agreement, Fox has agreed to forfeit all seized firearms, ammunition, and related parts to the ATF. He’s been held in custody since January 31st and awaits sentencing on October 26th before U.S. District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino. The final sentence will be determined based on federal sentencing guidelines and other relevant factors.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett is prosecuting the case, promising a stern penalty for Fox’s actions. This case underscores the ATF’s commitment to cracking down on individuals who illegally manufacture and possess firearms, especially those with prior violent criminal records. The proliferation of ‘ghost guns’ remains a major concern for law enforcement nationwide.”
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