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Jaden Michael-William Pope faces a potential sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.<\/p>\n<p>Pope entered his guilty plea after an investigation initiated in 2023, which began when the Crawford County Sheriff&#8217;s Office arrested him for allegedly stealing firearms from cars. During this investigation, local authorities discovered images of what appeared to be homemade firearms and silencers on Pope&#8217;s cellphone. They also received tips confirming that he was actively 3D printing these items and had effectively tested them.<\/p>\n<p>Following these findings, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) took over the investigation. They uncovered a social media account belonging to Pope that showcased his gun modifications, including a Glock handgun fitted with a \u201cswitch\u201d enabling fully automatic operation.<\/p>\n<p>In December 2023, ATF agents executed a search warrant at Pope&#8217;s residence, which revealed four 3D printers, three computers, two machine guns, nine silencers, and a short-barreled rifle. The search also uncovered evidence indicating his ongoing work in gun manufacturing, including diagrams, personal notes, and failed 3D print attempts.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, ATF agents discovered methamphetamine concealed within a USB device during their investigation. Pope&#8217;s sentencing is set for May 13, 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 20-year-old man from Lizella, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to federal charges for 3D printing firearms and silencers in his home. 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