On December 18, 2024, Michael John Pellicione , 76, the owner of a Port St. Lucie gun shop operating from his residence, pleaded guilty to a five-count indictment for violating federal firearm record-keeping laws.
Pellicione, a federal firearms licensee (FFL), admitted to failing to record the sale of five firearms in his acquisition and disposition (A&D) records, as required under federal law. The A&D book is mandated to include detailed information about all firearms an FFL receives, sells, or transfers, including the firearm’s make, model, caliber, serial number, and the buyer or transferee’s name and address.
Federal law under 18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(5) penalizes the failure of a firearms dealer to maintain accurate records, a requirement designed to track firearm transactions and ensure compliance with federal regulations…