IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS TYLER DIVISION MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE

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1 Case 6:13-cr MHS-JKG Document 19 Filed 05/30/13 Page 1 of 6 PageID #: 49 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS TYLER DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. NO. 6:13CR45 JON GORDON BRODY MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, by and through the undersigned Assistant United States Attorney, respectfully submits this Motion for Issuance of a Preliminary Order of Forfeiture in the above-styled case. In support thereof, the United States sets forth the following: 1. On May 22, 2013, the United States of America filed a one-count information charging the defendant with a violation of 26 U.S.C. 5861(d). 2. The indictment contained a Notice of Intent to Seek Criminal Forfeiture pursuant to 49 U.S.C , 26 U.S.C and 28 U.S.C seeking the forfeiture of the defendant's interest in the following property: All firearms and associated and accessories seized from the defendant, including, but not limited to the following: 1. Ruger, 10/22,.22 caliber rifle, SN: Savage Arms, model 12,.204 caliber rifle, SN:G Remington Arms Company, Inc., model 11-48,.16 caliber shotgun, SN: Remington Arms Company, Inc., model 1100,.12-gauge shotgun, SN:N787677V

2 Case 6:13-cr MHS-JKG Document 19 Filed 05/30/13 Page 2 of 6 PageID #: Superior Arms Inc., model S15,.223 caliber rifle, SN: Aero Precision Inc., model AP15,.223 caliber rifle, SN:US Superior Arms Inc., model S15,.223 caliber rifle, SN: Mossberg, model 740T,.22 caliber rifle, SN:LL Browning, Medallion,.7 caliber rifle, SN:37788NW Mossberg, Maverick Mavba,.308 caliber rifle, SN:BA Harrington and Richardson, model Handi-Rifle,.243 caliber rifle, SN:HY217016, together with box and accessories 13. Ruger, model 10/22,.22 caliber rifle, SN: Harrington and Richardson Topper,.410 caliber shotgun, SN:AM New England Firearms, model Pardner,.12-gauge shotgun, SN:NT Harrington and Richardson Topper, 20-gauge shotgun, SN:AT Remington Arms Company, Inc., model 870, 12-gauge shotgun, SN:AB834199M 19. Remington Arms Company, Inc., model 742, caliber rifle, SN: Colt Law Enforcement Carb,.556 caliber rifle, SN:LE Mossberg, model 817,.17 caliber rifle, SN:HLD , together with soft case 23. Ruger, model Mini-14,.223 caliber rifle, SN: Colt Law Enforcement Carb,.556 caliber rifle, SN:LE039996, together with box and accessories 25. Browning T-Bolt,.22 caliber rifle, SN:03002MN253, together with box and accessories 26. Israel Weapon IND-IWI (Israel Military IND-IMI), Jericho 941,.9 caliber pistol, SN: Israel Weapon IND-IWI (Israel Military IND-IMI), Jericho 941,.9 caliber pistol, SN: Israel Weapon IND-IWI (Israel Military IND-IMI), Jericho 941,.9 caliber pistol, SN: Sig-Sauer, P226,.9 caliber pistol, SN:U Glock, GMBH 22,.40 caliber pistol, SN:RW Glock, GMBH 22,.40 caliber pistol, SN:PKG Keltec, CNC Industries, Inc., PLR-22,.22 caliber pistol, SN:U1Y Sig-Sauer, P229,.40 caliber pistol, SN:AD Glock, GMBH 27,.40 caliber pistol, SN:BSV542US 35. Sig-Sauer, P230,.9 caliber pistol, SN:S Rossi, unknown model,.38 caliber revolver, SN:W Charter Arms, Target Bulldog,.357 caliber revolver, SN: Forehand & Wadsworth, unknown model,.38 caliber revolver, SN:A2261

3 Case 6:13-cr MHS-JKG Document 19 Filed 05/30/13 Page 3 of 6 PageID #: Keltec, CNC Industries, Inc., PMR-30,.22 caliber pistol, SN:WAY Browning, Buckmark,.22 caliber pistol, SN:515MP L.W. Seecamp, unknown model and caliber pistol, SN: Ruger, 10/22,.22 caliber rifle, SN: Four (4) rounds Hornaday.204 caliber 45. Nine (9) rounds Speer.40 caliber 46. Twelve (12) rounds.40 caliber assorted 47. Two Hundred (200) rounds Hornaday.17 caliber 48. Eight (8) rounds.22 caliber assorted 49. Ten (10) rounds Speer.9 caliber 50. Twenty-Five (25) rounds.22 caliber assorted 51. Twelve (12) rounds Speer.40 caliber 52. Ten (10) rounds.9 caliber assorted 53. Three (3) rounds Winchester-Western.7 caliber 54. Twelve (12) rounds.9 caliber assorted 55. One (1) round Winchester-Western.243 caliber 56. Eight (8) rounds Speer.40 caliber 57. Ten (10) rounds Sellier & Bellot.9 caliber 58. Four (4) rounds Winchester-Western.270 caliber 59. Three (3) rounds Winchester-Western.308 caliber 60. Ten (10) rounds.22 caliber assorted 61. Six Hundred Thirty-Four (634) rounds unknown caliber assorted 62. One Hundred Eighteen (118) rounds.12 caliber assorted 63. Two Hundred Twenty-Three (223) rounds.223 caliber assorted 64. Nine Hundred Sixteen (916) rounds.45 caliber assorted 65. Four Hundred Seventy-Eight (478) rounds.40 caliber Speer 66. Four Hundred Sixty-Two (462) rounds unknown caliber assorted 67. Two Hundred Twenty (220) rounds American Eagle.556 caliber 68. Eight (80) rounds.556 caliber assorted 69. Four Hundred Sixty-Two (462) rounds unknown caliber assorted 70. Eight Hundred (800) rounds unknown caliber assorted 71. Two Hundred Sixty-Six (266) rounds unknown caliber assorted 72. Two Thousand Nine Hundred rounds unknown caliber assorted 73. Thirty-One (31) rounds unknown caliber assorted 74. Seventeen (17) rounds unknown caliber assorted 75. Fifty (50) rounds Speer.45 caliber

4 Case 6:13-cr MHS-JKG Document 19 Filed 05/30/13 Page 4 of 6 PageID #: Nine Hundred Seventy-One (971) rounds.45 caliber assorted 77. Five Hundred Forty-Three (543) rounds unknown caliber assorted 78. Ten (10) rounds Remington.22 caliber 79. Homemade Microgard Silencer, unknown caliber 80. One (1) Pennzoil, model PZ-48, oil filter 81. One (1) Aluminum "Solvent Trap" 82. One (1) threaded aluminum coupling with Hex screw, used to secure automotive oil filter to firearm barrel 83. Nine (9) empty plastic firearms boxes 84. Magazines and accessories 85. Holster, firearms accessories 86. Binoculars, FBI Creds, FBI Business Cards, FBI Report 87. Two (2) plastic gun boxes, one (1) paper gun box, two (2) magazines 88. Fifty-three (53) assorted caliber magazines 3. On May 22, 2013, defendant entered a plea of guilty to Count One of the information which charges a violation of 26 U.S.C. 5861(d) (possession of an unregistered firearm). The defendant admitted to the allegations contained in the Notice of Intent to Seek Criminal Forfeiture within the information and agreed to forfeit the above-described property. 4. Upon the issuance of a Preliminary Order of Forfeiture, the United States will provide written notice to all third parties asserting a legal interest in any of the abovedescribed property to be forfeited and will publish notice at of the Court's Order and the United States' intent to dispose of the property to be forfeited in such a manner as the Attorney General may direct.

5 Case 6:13-cr MHS-JKG Document 19 Filed 05/30/13 Page 5 of 6 PageID #: 53 The United States respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment of criminal forfeiture by issuing the proposed Preliminary Order of Forfeiture and forfeiting to the United States of America the interest of the defendant in the above-described property. property. Respectfully submitted, JOHN M. BALES UNITED STATES ATTORNEY /s/ Richard L. Moore RICHARD L. MOORE Assistant United States Attorney Texas Bar No N. College, Suite 700 Tyler, Texas (903) (903) (fax) Richard.Moore2@usdoj.gov CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a true and correct copy of the motion for issuance of a preliminary order of forfeiture herein has been served on counsel of record for the defendant via the Court's CM/ECF filing system on this 30th day of May, /s/ Richard L. Moore RICHARD L. MOORE

6 Case 6:13-cr MHS-JKG Document 19 Filed 05/30/13 Page 6 of 6 PageID #: 54 CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE I certify that I have conferred with the defendant s counsel, Greg Waldron, regarding the merits of this motion, and he does not oppose the motion. /s/ Richard L. Moore Richard L. Moore

7 Case 6:13-cr MHS-JKG Document 19-1 Filed 05/30/13 Page 1 of 5 PageID #: 55 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS TYLER DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. NO. 6:13CR45 JON GORDON BRODY PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE On May 22, 2013, the defendant, Jon Gordon Brody, entered a plea of guilty to Count One of an information. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C , 26 U.S.C and 28 U.S.C. 2461, the defendant agreed to voluntarily and immediately forfeit all of the defendant's right, title, and interest to the following property to the United States: All firearms and associated and accessories seized from the defendant, including, but not limited to the following: 1. Ruger, 10/22,.22 caliber rifle, SN: Savage Arms, model 12,.204 caliber rifle, SN:G Remington Arms Company, Inc., model 11-48,.16 caliber shotgun, SN: Remington Arms Company, Inc., model 1100,.12-gauge shotgun, SN:N787677V 5. Superior Arms Inc., model S15,.223 caliber rifle, SN: Aero Precision Inc., model AP15,.223 caliber rifle, SN:US Superior Arms Inc., model S15,.223 caliber rifle, SN: Mossberg, model 740T,.22 caliber rifle, SN:LL Browning, Medallion,.7 caliber rifle, SN:37788NW Mossberg, Maverick Mavba,.308 caliber rifle, SN:BA Harrington and Richardson, model Handi-Rifle,.243 caliber rifle, SN:HY217016, together with box and accessories Preliminary Order of Forfeiture - Page 1

8 Case 6:13-cr MHS-JKG Document 19-1 Filed 05/30/13 Page 2 of 5 PageID #: Ruger, model 10/22,.22 caliber rifle, SN: Harrington and Richardson Topper,.410 caliber shotgun, SN:AM New England Firearms, model Pardner,.12-gauge shotgun, SN:NT Harrington and Richardson Topper, 20-gauge shotgun, SN:AT Remington Arms Company, Inc., model 870, 12-gauge shotgun, SN:AB834199M 19. Remington Arms Company, Inc., model 742, caliber rifle, SN: Colt Law Enforcement Carb,.556 caliber rifle, SN:LE Mossberg, model 817,.17 caliber rifle, SN:HLD , together with soft case 23. Ruger, model Mini-14,.223 caliber rifle, SN: Colt Law Enforcement Carb,.556 caliber rifle, SN:LE039996, together with box and accessories 25. Browning T-Bolt,.22 caliber rifle, SN:03002MN253, together with box and accessories 26. Israel Weapon IND-IWI (Israel Military IND-IMI), Jericho 941,.9 caliber pistol, SN: Israel Weapon IND-IWI (Israel Military IND-IMI), Jericho 941,.9 caliber pistol, SN: Israel Weapon IND-IWI (Israel Military IND-IMI), Jericho 941,.9 caliber pistol, SN: Sig-Sauer, P226,.9 caliber pistol, SN:U Glock, GMBH 22,.40 caliber pistol, SN:RW Glock, GMBH 22,.40 caliber pistol, SN:PKG Keltec, CNC Industries, Inc., PLR-22,.22 caliber pistol, SN:U1Y Sig-Sauer, P229,.40 caliber pistol, SN:AD Glock, GMBH 27,.40 caliber pistol, SN:BSV542US 35. Sig-Sauer, P230,.9 caliber pistol, SN:S Rossi, unknown model,.38 caliber revolver, SN:W Charter Arms, Target Bulldog,.357 caliber revolver, SN: Forehand & Wadsworth, unknown model,.38 caliber revolver, SN:A Keltec, CNC Industries, Inc., PMR-30,.22 caliber pistol, SN:WAY Browning, Buckmark,.22 caliber pistol, SN:515MP L.W. Seecamp, unknown model and caliber pistol, SN: Ruger, 10/22,.22 caliber rifle, SN: Four (4) rounds Hornaday.204 caliber 45. Nine (9) rounds Speer.40 caliber 46. Twelve (12) rounds.40 caliber assorted 47. Two Hundred (200) rounds Hornaday.17 caliber Preliminary Order of Forfeiture - Page 2

9 Case 6:13-cr MHS-JKG Document 19-1 Filed 05/30/13 Page 3 of 5 PageID #: Eight (8) rounds.22 caliber assorted 49. Ten (10) rounds Speer.9 caliber 50. Twenty-Five (25) rounds.22 caliber assorted 51. Twelve (12) rounds Speer.40 caliber 52. Ten (10) rounds.9 caliber assorted 53. Three (3) rounds Winchester-Western.7 caliber 54. Twelve (12) rounds.9 caliber assorted 55. One (1) round Winchester-Western.243 caliber 56. Eight (8) rounds Speer.40 caliber 57. Ten (10) rounds Sellier & Bellot.9 caliber 58. Four (4) rounds Winchester-Western.270 caliber 59. Three (3) rounds Winchester-Western.308 caliber 60. Ten (10) rounds.22 caliber assorted 61. Six Hundred Thirty-Four (634) rounds unknown caliber assorted 62. One Hundred Eighteen (118) rounds.12 caliber assorted 63. Two Hundred Twenty-Three (223) rounds.223 caliber assorted 64. Nine Hundred Sixteen (916) rounds.45 caliber assorted 65. Four Hundred Seventy-Eight (478) rounds.40 caliber Speer 66. Four Hundred Sixty-Two (462) rounds unknown caliber assorted 67. Two Hundred Twenty (220) rounds American Eagle.556 caliber 68. Eight (80) rounds.556 caliber assorted 69. Four Hundred Sixty-Two (462) rounds unknown caliber assorted 70. Eight Hundred (800) rounds unknown caliber assorted 71. Two Hundred Sixty-Six (266) rounds unknown caliber assorted 72. Two Thousand Nine Hundred rounds unknown caliber assorted 73. Thirty-One (31) rounds unknown caliber assorted 74. Seventeen (17) rounds unknown caliber assorted 75. Fifty (50) rounds Speer.45 caliber 76. Nine Hundred Seventy-One (971) rounds.45 caliber assorted 77. Five Hundred Forty-Three (543) rounds unknown caliber assorted 78. Ten (10) rounds Remington.22 caliber 79. Homemade Microgard Silencer, unknown caliber 80. One (1) Pennzoil, model PZ-48, oil filter 81. One (1) Aluminum "Solvent Trap" Preliminary Order of Forfeiture - Page 3

10 Case 6:13-cr MHS-JKG Document 19-1 Filed 05/30/13 Page 4 of 5 PageID #: One (1) threaded aluminum coupling with Hex screw, used to secure automotive oil filter to firearm barrel 83. Nine (9) empty plastic firearms boxes 84. Magazines and accessories 85. Holster, firearms accessories 86. Binoculars, FBI Creds, FBI Business Cards, FBI Report 87. Two (2) plastic gun boxes, one (1) paper gun box, two (2) magazines 88. Fifty-three (53) assorted caliber magazines By virtue of said plea and admission, the United States is now entitled to possession of the above-described property pursuant to 49 U.S.C , 26 U.S.C and 28 U.S.C and Rule 32(b)(2) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED: 1. The United States is hereby authorized to seize the above-described property and it is hereby forfeited to the United States for disposition in accordance with the law, subject to the provisions of 21 U.S.C. 853(n). 2. That the above-described forfeited property is to be held by the United States and its agents and vendors, in their custody and control. 3. That pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 853(n)(1), Supplemental Rule G(4)(a)(vi)(C), and the Attorney General s authority to determine the manner of publication of an order of forfeiture in a criminal case, the United States shall publish for at least 30 consecutive days at notice of this Preliminary Order of Forfeiture, notice of the United States intent to dispose of the property in such manner as the Attorney General may direct and notice that any person, other than the defendant, having or claiming a legal Preliminary Order of Forfeiture - Page 4

11 Case 6:13-cr MHS-JKG Document 19-1 Filed 05/30/13 Page 5 of 5 PageID #: 59 interest in the above-described forfeited property must file a petition with the Court within 30 days of the final date of publication of notice, or of receipt of actual notice, whichever is earlier. 4. This notice shall state that the petition shall be for a hearing to adjudicate the validity of the petitioner's alleged interest in the property, shall be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury, and shall set forth the nature and extent of the petitioner's right, title or interest in the forfeited property and any additional facts supporting the petitioner's claim and the relief sought. 5. The United States may also, to the extent practicable, provide direct written notice to any person known to have alleged an interest in the property that is the subject of the Preliminary Order of Forfeiture, as a substitute for published notice as to those persons so notified. 6. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce this Order, and to amend it as necessary, pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(e). Preliminary Order of Forfeiture - Page 5