United States v. Bellamy

MATHESON, Circuit Judge.

In fall 2016, agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") began investigating Storm Michael Bellamy, a convicted felon, for suspected methamphetamine distribution. On the morning of October 5, 2016, Mr. Bellamy's housemate ordered him to vacate the home. Twelve hours later, ATF agents executed a warrant to search the premises. In Mr. Bellamy's former bedroom, they discovered his personal effects, a rifle with a loaded large-capacity magazine attached, and a second large-capacity magazine nearby.

Mr. Bellamy pled guilty to being a felon in…