Set base offense level and special offense characteristics (SOCs).

Selected Guideline: 2K2.4 - Use of Firearm, Armor-Piercing Ammunition, or Explosive During or in Relation to Certain Crimes

Total Offense Level:0

Statutory Provisions:

  • 18 U.S.C. §§ 844(h), (o), 924(c), 929(a)

Statutory Minimum & Consecutive Sentencing Requirements

Mandatory Minimum Terms:
18 U.S.C. § 844(h)10

Offense: Use of fire or explosive during commission of felony

Conditions: First conviction

Consecutive to: Any other term of imprisonment

Special Provisions: Chapters Three and Four adjustments do not apply (except career offender)

18 U.S.C. § 844(h)20

Offense: Use of fire or explosive during commission of felony

Conditions: Second or subsequent conviction

Consecutive to: Any other term of imprisonment

Special Provisions: Chapters Three and Four adjustments do not apply (except career offender)

18 U.S.C. § 924(c)5

Offense: Use of firearm during crime of violence/drug trafficking

Conditions: Ordinary firearm - possessed but not brandished/discharged

Consecutive to: Any other term of imprisonment

Special Provisions: Chapters Three and Four adjustments do not apply (except career offender)

18 U.S.C. § 924(c)7

Offense: Use of firearm during crime of violence/drug trafficking

Conditions: Ordinary firearm - brandished

Consecutive to: Any other term of imprisonment

Special Provisions: Chapters Three and Four adjustments do not apply (except career offender)

18 U.S.C. § 924(c)10

Offense: Use of firearm during crime of violence/drug trafficking

Conditions: Ordinary firearm - discharged OR short-barreled rifle/shotgun/assault weapon

Consecutive to: Any other term of imprisonment

Special Provisions: Chapters Three and Four adjustments do not apply (except career offender)

18 U.S.C. § 924(c)25

Offense: Use of firearm during crime of violence/drug trafficking

Conditions: Second or subsequent conviction under § 924(c)

Consecutive to: Any other term of imprisonment

Special Provisions: Chapters Three and Four adjustments do not apply (except career offender)

18 U.S.C. § 924(c)30

Offense: Use of firearm during crime of violence/drug trafficking

Conditions: Machinegun, destructive device, or firearm with silencer/muffler

Consecutive to: Any other term of imprisonment

Special Provisions: Chapters Three and Four adjustments do not apply (except career offender)

18 U.S.C. § 929(a)5

Offense: Use of armor-piercing ammunition

Conditions: First conviction

Consecutive to: Any other term of imprisonment

Special Provisions: Chapters Three and Four adjustments do not apply (except career offender)

18 U.S.C. § 929(a)25

Offense: Use of armor-piercing ammunition

Conditions: Second or subsequent conviction

Consecutive to: Any other term of imprisonment

Special Provisions: Chapters Three and Four adjustments do not apply (except career offender)

Special Offense Characteristics:

Check the characteristics that apply to calculate the total offense level.