This week, Lucas Shirley was charged with four counts relating to the manufacture of firearms in his home.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville man appeared in federal court Friday to face a judge after he was indicted on charges related to the manufacture of firearms inside his home.
This week, Lucas Shirley was charged with four counts of manufacturing and possessing firearms that weren’t registered by the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record.
Investigators allege that Shirley used electronic devices such as cellphones and 3D printers, to make, possess, promote, and distribute firearms.
Shirley also dealt with silencers, short-barred guns and conversion devices that transform various firearms into machine weapons, according to investigators.
Investigators claim that a confidential informant placed an order to purchase silencers or rifles privately manufactured by him.
Privately made firearms are those that have been manufactured by someone other than a licensed manufacturer. They also do not come with an official serial number.
Documents show texts that were sent from Shirley to the C:
“No spoilers, but I’ve got you hooked up with the s*** that the seals run, in your preferred length, with all steel handcrafted, full welded hush cans… and the high end and top tier features you’ll just have to see lol.”
Shirley is alleged to be producing the guns. Shirley’s home was inspected by the CI, who found a smelting kettle covered in a metallic substance and a 3D printer on the living-room floor.
According to the CI, the room contained a welding bench as well as ventilation. A second room was described in documents as the ‘painting space’.
Shirley requested $10,900 for four rifles and four suppressors.
Investigators claim that they were able obtain a warrant for his arrest based on the information above.
Shirley was on probation for 10 years, awaiting his trial on a charge of possessing controlled substances.
