Gulf Shores Man Sentenced for Weapons Charge in Florida

Grant Bieber received 4 years in federal prison for possession of ammunition as a convicted felon.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:54am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single .22-caliber bullet casing against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the dangerous reality of convicted felons illegally possessing ammunition.A harsh flash photograph of a single .22-caliber bullet casing highlights the ongoing challenge of keeping firearms and ammunition out of the hands of convicted felons.Pensacola Today

A 45-year-old man from Gulf Shores, Alabama has been sentenced to 4 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. The charges stemmed from an incident in October 2024 where deputies found a box of .22-caliber ammunition and Bieber's driver's license in his vehicle during a disturbance call.

Why it matters

Repeat offenders and convicted felons possessing firearms or ammunition is an ongoing issue that law enforcement and the justice system continue to grapple with, especially in regards to public safety. This case highlights the importance of stringent enforcement of laws prohibiting felons from accessing weapons or ammunition.

The details

On October 28, 2024, Escambia County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a disturbance call at a home in Cantonment, Florida. They found Grant Bieber and a woman inside the woman's vehicle outside the home, with Bieber's truck parked nearby. During the investigation, deputies obtained a search warrant and found a box of .22-caliber ammunition and Bieber's Alabama driver's license in the center console of his vehicle. As Bieber had previously been convicted of multiple felony offenses, he was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.

  • On October 28, 2024, deputies responded to a disturbance call in Cantonment, Florida.

The players

Grant Bieber

A 45-year-old man from Gulf Shores, Alabama who was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison for possession of ammunition as a convicted felon.

John P. Heekin

The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida who announced Bieber's sentencing.

Escambia County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the disturbance call and found the ammunition in Bieber's vehicle.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of strict enforcement of laws prohibiting felons from accessing weapons or ammunition, as part of broader efforts to address repeat offenders and enhance public safety in communities.