Oklahoma City Man Sentenced for Machine Gun Possession
A 19-year-old was sentenced to over three years in federal prison for possessing a handgun with a machine gun conversion device.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Crime — General
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Catrayvion Houston received a sentence of three years and one month in federal prison for illegally possessing a handgun modified with a machine gun conversion device. The sentencing follows his guilty plea to the federal charge earlier this year.
Why it matters
Possessing a machine gun conversion device is a violation of federal law, which strictly regulates the modification of firearms to function as automatic weapons. This case highlights the legal consequences associated with the ownership of such illegal firearm modifications.
Catrayvion Houston was sentenced to 3 years and 1 month in federal prison, which will be followed by 3 years of supervised release. He previously entered a guilty plea to the charge of unlawful possession of a machine gun.
The players
Catrayvion Houston
The 19-year-old defendant who was sentenced to federal prison for possessing a modified firearm.
The details
Police discovered the modified handgun while taking Houston into custody on an outstanding felony warrant. Investigators further substantiated the case by recovering photos and videos from the defendant's phone that showed him handling the firearm.
Timeline
April 1, 2026: Houston was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant.
April 20, 2026: Houston was charged with unlawful possession of a machine gun.
May 11, 2026: Houston pleaded guilty to the charge.
October 22, 2026: Houston was sentenced in federal court.
Legal Context
This case reflects broader federal enforcement efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal firearm conversion devices that bypass standard safety regulations. The prosecution aligns with existing legal standards that categorize such modifications as automatic weapons under federal code.
This sentencing serves as a reminder of the local and federal priority placed on removing modified firearms from the community. Residents should be aware that police remain active in enforcing laws against illegal firearm accessories during routine felony warrant operations.
The takeaway
The use of digital evidence, such as photos and videos on personal devices, played a key role in securing this conviction. Individuals are reminded that activities documented and stored on personal devices can be used as direct evidence in federal criminal proceedings.
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