David Hunter, Gun Control Act Violations, Louisiana 2019

Metairie Man Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Gun Control Act

NEW ORLEANS – David Hunter, age 23, of Metairie, pleaded guilty on October 30, 2019, to possession of stolen firearms in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(j) (Count 1), and being a prohibited person under indictment in possession of firearms in violation of 18 U.S.C.§ 922(n) (Count 2).

According to court documents, in December of 2016, Hunter stole a gun safe that contained various firearms from a residence in Tylertown, Mississippi. Hunter then transported the firearms in interstate commerce to the Eastern District of Louisiana. Hunter possessed and transported the firearms after having been charged in Orleans Parish of state offenses that were punishable by terms of imprisonment exceeding one year.

Sentencing in this matter has been set for February 4, 2020. For Count 1, Hunter faces a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years and a $250,000 fine. For Count 2, Hunter faces a maximum term of imprisonment of five years and a $250,000 fine. For each count, Hunter faces up to three years supervised release following any term of imprisonment and a $100 special assessment fee.

U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Louisiana State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Duane A. Evans is prosecuting the case.

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The unrecovered firearms, including a suppressor/silencer, are still missing. Several firearms are listed below:

Item Description Make Model Caliber Serial Number Pistol Walther P38 9 millimeter Unknown Rifle Winchester 1892 38-40 180289 Rifle Rock River Arms AR-15 .223 Unknown Pistol Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50 36200016 Suppressor/Silencer Tactical Innovation, Inc. TAC 16 .223 1691150

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