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Felony Convict Caught Trying to Buy Gun
In a shocking case of deception, convicted felon Jason Harris, 42, of Palm Coast, Florida, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer. Harris attempted to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer in Jacksonville, Florida.
According to court documents, Harris completed an ATF Form 4473 during the attempted purchase of a firearm. On the required paperwork, Harris indicated that he was not a convicted felon. Harris later admitted this was a false statement, and he was previously convicted of multiple prior felonies, including robbery, shooting or throwing a deadly missile, felony battery, and sale of cocaine.
As a result, Harris is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. This is another case uncovered through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). All NICS denials are reported to federal law enforcement and are reviewed daily for potential criminal prosecution.
Federal law makes it a felony offense to make a false statement to a firearms dealer when trying to buy a gun. Harris faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Frank Talbot.
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.
Project Safe Neighborhoods was launched on May 26, 2021, with a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on the following 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.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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