Felon Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Selling Firearms and Ammunition Without a Federal Firearms License

LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas man who has prior felony convictions pleaded guilty today to unlawfully selling over a dozen firearms without a Federal Firearms License.

According to court documents, from about April 30, 2025, to about June 17, 2025, Gregory Urbanek possessed and sold 14 firearms, including shotguns, rifles, and pistols, and a 100-round magazine without a Federal Firearms License. He has previous felony convictions of attempted grand larceny, possession of a firearm by an ex-felon, and trafficking in a controlled substance, all in Clark County, Nevada. He is prohibited by law from possessing firearms and ammunition.

"Let me be crystal clear: when a convicted felon turns our neighborhoods into an underground gun market, they are putting a target on the back of every law-abiding citizen in this community," said First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. "Bypassing federal background checks to flood our streets with untraceable weapons and ammunition is not a victimless paperwork crime-it is a direct pipeline for violent crime. My office and our ATF partners will relentlessly hunt down, dismantle, and lock up anyone who profits off illegal firearms trafficking."

"ATF takes any threat to the safety of the public seriously," said Special Agent in Charge John Wester, San Francisco Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF). "Protecting the public is our mission. We are committed to ensuring that Las Vegas is a safe place. If you are a prohibited person and you obtain firearms or ammunition, we will hold you accountable. If you are firearms trafficking, we will hold you accountable. The suspect in this case is a prohibited person. He possessed and sold multiple firearms and ammunition without a Federal Firearms License. This kind of illegal and dangerous conduct will not be tolerated. ATF is committed to working alongside our partners at the U.S. Attorney's Office to ensure crimes of this nature are brought to justice."

Urbanek pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license and three counts of felon in possession of a firearm. The total statutory maximum penalty is 50 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled on February 10, 2027, before United States District Judge Gloria M. Navarro.

The ATF investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Tina Snellings is prosecuting the case.

The public may submit anonymous tips about gun crimes to ATF by calling 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) or by submitting a tip online at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips.

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