Kenneth Dane Gray seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying his motion filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (2000). We have reviewed the record and conclude for the reasons stated by the district court that Gray has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. See United States v. Gray, Nos. CR-98-28; CA-00-586 (W.D.Va. Apr. 12, 2002). Accordingly, we deny Gray’s motion for a certificate of appealability and dismiss the appeal. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c) (2000). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

DISMISSED.