You may have to check with your individual state of residence. However, be advised that Federal statutes (US Code, Title 18) specifically describes and defines black powder arms as "firearms" under the law.
No, they may not.
This is what I was told by a federal game warden it is not illegal for a felon to hunt with a black powder gun or a standard bow. A crossbow is illegal. A crossbow, shotgun, rifle, or any handgun it is illegal for a felon to possess.
In the state of Missouri Its perfectly legal to hunt with a black powder rifle during deer season. In all counties
You need a lawyer for a current, legal and correct answer.
In certain circumstances. A lawyer will be needed.
Impossible to answer without knowing who made it and what it is, i.e, handgun, rifle, or shotgun.
If you are a state-convicted felon, possibly, depending on the laws of your state. CHECK THEM CAREFULLY.If you are a federally-convicted felon, NO, black powder arms are included in the list of firearms to which you are not allowed access per USC, Title 18.
Contact your local sherrif , he /she will be able to tell you. If you do not have a violent felony, I would guess, yes.
A felon may not POSSESS a rifle, shotgun or handgun anywhere in the US- Federal law. They may receive a pardon that has the effect of no longer being a convicted felon, but until then, no. Violation of that is a serious crime in itself- usually 5 years in a Federal prison, no probation, no parole.
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if the rifle was manufactured in 1894 it would be black powder.
The basic answer is, not legally. A felon cannot legally own or possess a handgun.