Notice: Eighth Circuit Rule 28a(k) Governs Citation of Unpublished Opinions and Provides That No Party May Cite an Opinion Not Intended for Publication Unless the Cases Are Related by Identity Between the Parties or the Causes of Action.united States of America, Appellee, v. Victor Merrifield, Appellant, 70 F.3d 118 (8th Cir. 1995)

Victor Merrifield appeals the judgment of conviction the District Court¹  entered following a jury verdict finding him guilty of possessing an unregistered firearm, in violation of 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d) (1988), and being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) (1) (1994). Relying on United States v. Lopez, 115 S. Ct. 1624 (1995), Merrifield argues that Congress lacks authority to make a felon's possession of a weapon a federal crime. Merrifield's argument, however, is foreclosed by our recent holding in United States v. Rankin, 64 F.3d 338, 339 (8th Cir. 1995) (per curiam) (rejecting Lopez challenge and holding Sec. 922(g) is clearly tied to interstate commerce).

Accordingly, the judgment is affirmed.