(South Bend, IN) - A Chicago man has been sentenced on a federal gun charge with ties to Michigan City.

In January of last year, 42-year-old Allory Smith of Chicago sold a rifle, a handgun, and ammunition to a buyer in the Michigan City area. According to authorities, Smith referred to the rifle as a “real license to kill” because he believed it had previously been reported stolen. With several prior felony convictions, Smith is prohibited from possessing firearms.

On Wednesday in South Bend's U.S. District Court, Smith was sentenced to six years in prison plus two years of supervised release.

The La Porte County VICE Unit (LCVICE) assisted federal ATF agents in bringing Smith to justice.