United States v. Major Henry Johnson

Major Henry Johnson was convicted by a jury of transporting a firearm in interstate commerce after having been convicted of a felony, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). He appeals, challenging the district court’s instructions and contesting the constitutionality of section 922(g). For the reasons set forth below, we disagree with Johnson’s arguments and affirm the conviction.

Johnson was convicted in 1970 under Va.Code Ann. § 18.1-96 of one count of forgery and one count of uttering. He was sentenced to serve consecutive terms of six months in jail for each count. On February 23, 1973, Johnson purchased a…