Uniontown Man Pleads Guilty to Felon Firearm Charges
Gregory Corbin, 21, admitted to possessing a firearm and ammunition while a convicted felon, with sentencing set for March 2027.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Crime — General
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Gregory Corbin, 21, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge W. Scott Hardy to two counts of federal firearm offenses. Judge Hardy scheduled sentencing for March 9, 2027, and Corbin will remain in custody until then.
Why it matters
The case shows federal prosecutors enforcing the prohibition on firearm and ammunition possession by convicted felons in Pennsylvania. The charges followed an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Corbin pleaded guilty to two counts of federal firearm offenses and remains in custody pending sentencing on March 9, 2027. Under federal law the maximum penalty is 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both, with the final sentence still undetermined.
The players
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
The federal law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation leading to Corbin's prosecution, enforcing federal laws on firearms, explosives, and arson.
W. Scott Hardy
The U.S. District Judge presiding over Corbin's case in the Western District of Pennsylvania, who accepted his guilty plea and set sentencing.
Nicole A. Stockey
An Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting the case on behalf of the federal government.
The details
Corbin possessed a firearm and ammunition on two separate dates, in April 2025 and June 2025, while knowing he had a prior felony conviction. The second instance occurred during his arrest on the federal firearm charge. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole A. Stockey is prosecuting the case for the government.
Timeline
April 2025: Corbin possessed a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.
June 2025: Corbin possessed a firearm during his federal arrest.
November 9, 2026: Corbin pleaded guilty, and the U.S. Attorney announced the plea.
March 9, 2027: Sentencing is scheduled before Judge W. Scott Hardy.
Legal Context
Federal prosecutors bring felon-in-possession charges under a long-standing federal prohibition on firearm and ammunition possession by people with prior felony convictions. Corbin's case follows that enforcement pattern, with the penalty range set by federal statute.
Federal firearm prosecutions like this one reflect the enforcement of rules on who may lawfully possess guns in Pennsylvania. Residents with prior felony convictions face federal penalties for possessing firearms or ammunition, regardless of where the weapon is found.
The takeaway
Federal law bars anyone with a felony conviction from possessing firearms or ammunition, and violations can carry prison time and substantial fines. Anyone with a prior conviction should understand these restrictions before handling any weapon.
What happens next
Corbin is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge W. Scott Hardy on March 9, 2027.
Further reading
For more on similar cases, browse Crime — General coverage across Pennsylvania.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The United States Department of Justice.
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