Convicted Felon Sentenced to 87 Months in Trafficking Nine Firearms, Including to Buyer Who Said He Was ‘At War’

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Brandon Smith, a previously convicted felon, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for conspiring to traffic at least nine firearms to a prohibited buyer over the course of six months. The incident highlights the serious consequences of violating firearms laws, particularly for those with prior convictions.

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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 87 Months in Trafficking Nine Firearms, Including to Buyer Who Said He Was ‘At War’

Media Coverage · April 30, 2026

Brandon Smith, a convicted felon, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for conspiring to traffic nine firearms to a prohibited buyer. The buyer had told Smith he was 'at war,' indicating the potential for the guns to be used in violent activities. This sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the risks associated with gun trafficking.

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• • firearm trafficking
• • prior conviction
• • sentence

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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 87 Months in Trafficking Nine Firearms, Including to Buyer Who Said He Was ‘At War’

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Media Coverage April 30, 2026

Convicted Felon Sentenced to 87 Months in Trafficking Nine Firearms, Including to Buyer Who Said He Was ‘At War’

Brandon Smith, a convicted felon, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for conspiring to traffic nine firearms to a prohibited buyer. The buyer had told Smith he was 'at war,' indicating the potential for the guns to be used in violent activities. This sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the risks associated with gun trafficking.

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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 87 Months in Trafficking Nine Firearms, Including to Buyer Who Said He Was ‘At War’

Brandon Smith, 34, a previously convicted felon residing in the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 87 months in prison for conspiring to traffic at …

Apr 30, 2026 · 1 min read