Vegas man with lengthy criminal history gets prison time for possessing ‘ghost gun’

Las Vegas, NV (Department of Justice) - A Las Vegas resident was sentenced Monday to 44 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlawful possession of a privately manufactured firearm (PMF), sometimes referred to as a “ghost gun”.

37-year-old Justin Edward Brown pleaded guilty back in February to one-count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

According to court documents and admissions made by Brown in court, on June 14, 2022, Brown possessed a privately manufactured 9x19mm semiautomatic pistol incorporating a Polymer80 lower receiver and ammunition.

Brown had previously been convicted of possession of a firearm by ex-felon in May 2014; assault with a deadly weapon in February 2013; and prohibited person in possession of a firearm in May 2018, all in Clark County.

Brown is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to his prior felony convictions.