Bozeman Man Sentenced to 28 Months for Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm
MISSOULA, Montana — A Bozeman man who was unlawfully carrying a firearm during a traffic stop was sentenced on November 10, 2026, to two years and four months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Scott Twito said. U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen presided.
Kelly Johnson, 52, pleaded guilty in May 2026 to unlawfully possessing a firearm. The government alleged in court documents that Johnson was pulled over in Gallatin County, Montana, in May 2025 on suspicion of driving under the influence. When law enforcement approached, Johnson told them he had a loaded Glock 17 in the vehicle.
Johnson was convicted of felonies in 2005 and 2014 while living in Oregon and is thus prohibited from possessing a firearm. The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecuted the case and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted the investigation, as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.
(Source: U.S. Department of Justice)
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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