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Aug 07, 2023

Man Sentenced For Violation of National Firearms Act In Wetzel County

Shannon Lee Karns, 56, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for the transfer of a firearm in Violation of the National Firearms Act. According to court documents and

Shannon Lee Karns, 56, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for the transfer of a firearm in Violation of the National Firearms Act.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Karns, also known as âRibeye,ã sold two unregistered firearm silencers to an undercover officer in Wetzel County. A later search of Karnás garage uncovered a tool bag with dozens of additional silencers and parts. In total, 58 unregistered silencers or parts designed and intended for use in assembling a silencer were recovered.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Clayton Reid prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

The case was investigated by thye Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Marshall County Drug Task Force, a HIDTA funded inititive.

U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey presided.

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