Dana Hunter Calley, Firearms, Ammunition, and Silencers, Florida 2024

Felony Firearms Case Rocks Orlando Community

In a shocking turn of events, a federal jury in Orlando, Florida has found 54-year-old Dana Hunter Calley guilty of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon and possessing unregistered silencers.

According to the evidence presented at trial, on September 20, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant on Calley’s residence and seized four guns, three silencers, and thousands of rounds of ammunition. On April 5, 2024, law enforcement executed a second search warrant on Calley’s residence and seized six silencers at various stages of production.

At the time of the offenses, Calley had multiple prior felony convictions, including aggravated battery, and possessing contraband in a prison facility. As a convicted felon, Calley is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.

Calley faces a maximum penalty of 35 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2024.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Diane Hu and Special Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Del Mastro.

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.

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