Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime or Crime of Violence / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 924(c)(1) is a federal statute that makes it illegal for anyone to possess a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime or crime of violence. This statute applies to all firearms, whether they are legally owned or illegally possessed, and applies equally to all individuals, regardless of their age or criminal history. This statute provides for enhanced penalties for those who possess a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime or crime of violence, such as increased prison time and higher fines. This statute also applies to the purchase, transport, and trade of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime or crime of violence. There are two types of offenses under this federal statute: (1) Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, and (2) Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence. Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime includes the possession of a firearm in furtherance of the sale, distribution, or illegal use of a controlled substance. Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence includes the possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, such as robbery, assault, burglary, or any other violent crime. It is important to note that this federal statute does not apply if the defendant is found to possess a firearm in a non-criminal manner. The defendant must be found to possess a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime or crime of violence in order to be convicted of a violation of this law.