With the ATF in Detroit Constantly Investigating, Federal Gun Charges in Michigan are Very Common

Federal Illegal Gun Crimes in Michigan


I’ll give you my gun when you pry it from my cold, dead hands
— Charlton Heston

Can I Own a Machine Gun?

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United States Federal Law prohibits most people from possessing automatic weapons. 26 USC §5861 essentially makes it illegal for an individual to possess a machine gun. This federal gun law also makes it illegal to make your own machine gun. It also prohibits sawed-off shotguns and the like. Penalties are severe and include a federal prison sentence of up to ten years in federal prison

The ATF Investigates Gun Cases

The primary purpose of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is to investigate cases involving firearms. We have extensive experience in defendant federal firearm cases involving the ATF. If you have an illegal machine gun, chances are that the ATF will ultimately investigate your case.

Fighting Federal Illegal Gun Possession Charges

Just because you are charged with a federal illegal gun charge does not mean that you are guilty. Far from it, we have been very successful in fighting federal gun cases in the Eastern District of Michigan. We are Michigan federal criminal gun lawyers and we want to win your case. Contact us today to discuss.