Argued and Submitted August 4, 2000 — Anchorage, Alaska.
Opinion by Judge D.W. NELSON; Dissent by Judge REINHARDT.
D.W. NELSON, Circuit Judge:
William R. Stephens appeals a 180-month sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). Although the penalty for this offense normally does not exceed 10 years, see 18 U.S.C. § 924(a)(2), the Armed Career Criminal Act ("ACCA") mandates a minimum...
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