(May 2021) In fiscal year 2020, there were 6,782 offenders convicted under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), representing an increase from 5,391 offenders in fiscal year 2016.
- The Commission promulgates guidelines that judges consult when sentencing federal offenders. When the guidelines are amended, a subsequent Guidelines Manual is published.
- In this section, you will find the Commission’s comprehensive archive of yearly amendments and Guidelines Manuals dating back to 1987.
