SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A Springfield man was sentenced to prison in connection with the distribution of approximately 50 ghost guns and 60 Glock switch machinegun conversion devices. Springfield man died after officer-involved shooting According to court documents, between February 22, 2022, and December 2, 2022, 24-year-old Edward Nathan Gale engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of approximately 50 privately manufactured firearms, commonly referred to as "ghost guns," to individuals in Kansas and Massachusetts. Additionally, between approximately October 11, 2022, and December 8, 2022, Gale imported Glock-style machinegun conversion devices, known as "Glock switches," from China. Gale distributed approximately 60 of these conversion devices in Massachusetts and other locations, alongside other firearms and a silencer. A search of Gale's residence in January 2023, led to the recovery of a Pioneer Arms semi-automatic rifle, numerous rounds of ammunition, various tools, parts, and accessories used for manufacturing ghost guns, and evidence of Gale’s importation and distribution of Glock switches.  Gale's previous felony conviction made his possession of the rifle, ammunition, and Glock switches illegal. Furthermore, Gale was not licensed to manufacture or distribute firearms, rendering his actions illegal. Gale pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition, unlawful firearms dealing, and unlawful possession of machineguns. On Wednesday he was sentenced to three years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Local News Headlines Senator Adam Gomez hosts annual Hampden County turkey drive Local food pantries looking for donations for those in need Foster grandparent volunteers honored for dedication to children Gandara Center opens new location in Chicopee WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.