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Can a convicted felon possess black powder guns in south Carolina?
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∙ 12y ago
No. Under the federal firearms act, blackpowder arms fall under the definition of firearms, and are prohibited to be possessed by convicted felons.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoNot unless it is an antique manufactured prior to 1898 or an EXACT replica.
(Title 18, US Code, Para's 921 & 922)
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Can a felon own black powder guns in SC?
In south carolina "state law " a convicted felon may own a fire arm made before 1898 it's considered an antique, but " federal law " states that a convicted felon may not possess explosives... which means you're allowed to own the antique weapon but not the powder or ammunition to go in it.
Can a felon own a black powder gun in AZ?
If he was convicted in state court - not without having his record expunged by the state of AZ - If he is a felon convicted in a FEDERAL court he can never be eligible to own or possess a firearm including black powder weapons.
Can a convicted felon hunt with a black powder gun in North Carolina?
You need to find a lawyer who is familiar with firearms law to get a correct answer.
Can you possess black powder in ct?
Yes, if you are an adult.
Can a convicted felon hunt with black powder in Oklahoma?
no
Can a convicted felon own a black powder pistil in GA?
no
Can an ex-felon use a gun for hunting in South Carolina?
No. It is against both State AND Federal law for a convicted felon to ever own or possess firearms (including black powder muzzle-loaders) or ammunition.
Can a convicted felon ever own or possess a firearm for hunting purposes when they are off of parole in the state of Missouri?
noAdded; IF the state of Missouri is one of the states that partially restores some limited gun rights to state CONVICTED felons, PERHAPS. You will have to research that for yourself. HOWEVER - if you are a FEDERALLY convicted felon the answer is no. Under US Code, Title 18, black powder weapons are classified as firearms which convicted felons are not allowed to possess.
Can a louisianian own a black powder gun?
To the best of my knowledge unless you are a convicted felon you can own a black powder gun.
What states do not recognize black powder guns are not firearms?
It is FEDERAL Law that classifies black powder weapons as firearms. . . and therefore, prohibited to convicted felons.
Can a convicted felon own a black powder rifle in Massachusetts?
yesAnother View: Refer to 18 USC, Sections 921 & 922 which specifically define black powder arms as FIREARMS which are prohibited to convicted felons.In addition: Black powder itself is classified as an explosive, the possession of explosives is prohibited to convicted felons as as well.
Can a convicted felon own a black powder riffle in Georgia?
Previous answer removed. While it is true that under FEDERAL law a gun that uses loose powder and ball is not considered a firearm, the same is not true to Georgia State Law. The Georgia Criminal code does not exclude antique firearms when it defines firearm. Georgia Code - Crimes and Offenses - Title 16, Section 16-11-133 Bottom line- a convicted felon in Georgia may NOT possess a black powder rifle.
