GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A federal judge sentenced a man from Gainesville to more than five years in prison for owning a machine gun.

Authorities say Jaquan Tyrell Calhoun, 21, a gang member, would post images of himself with firearms on social media, including some of himself firing machine guns.

In April 2024, Calhoun live-streamed a video of himself showing off a Glock pistol modified with a machine gun conversion device.

“Calhoun’s decision to flaunt a machine gun on social media highlighted the recklessness that endangers our communities,” said FBI Jacksonville Special Agent in Charge Jason Carley. “This sentencing demonstrates our commitment to working side by side with our federal and local partners to stop violent and organized criminal activity in our communities.”

The case

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