A six-time felon, Kenneth Phelan, is sentenced to 14 years in prison after being arrested for possession of a ghost gun during an unauthorized target shooting session. East Greenbush Police apprehended Phelan on November 11, 2024, following a confrontation with a property owner who noticed him shooting an AR-style rifle without permission.
Phelan’s firearm, lacking a serial number and equipped with a high-capacity magazine, violated New York’s stringent gun laws that prohibit his ownership due to his extensive criminal record. He pled guilty to three counts of criminal possession of a weapon, underscoring the increasing concern over ghost guns and their implications for public safety.
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