Can a convicted felon own a blank firing gun or replica non firing gun?

Answer 1

technically yes. A blank gun is not classified as a firearm, and a non replica is not classified as a firearm as long as it is actually a non-firing replica. Taking a real firearm and removing the firing pin does not count as a replica.

Legally NO if you possess a started gun or any device that can readily be converted to fire a projectile no matter whether it would be lethal or not. Under federal law a you would be subject to an additional count in an indictment under 18 USC 924(c). This count carries a minimum mandatory term of 5 yrs for a first offense and a 20 yr mandatory term for a second conviction where a federally defined firearm is involved.

This being said there are technical and legal differences between a blank prop gun and a starter gun. Starter guns are typically made of the same hardened steel as real firearms and are chambered in modern calibers; e.g. 9mm, .32 cal. and .22 caliber. Blank prop guns and non firing prop gun are typically made of a Tin Zinc compound and would blow up in one's hand if converted to chamber and fire modern cased ammunition.

What make any device a firearm under federal law is:

1.) Was it originally designed to fire modern ammunition / propell a projectile by an explosion.

2.) Is it possible to readily convert it to fire a projectile.

3.) Does it have a serial number on the frame or receiver or trigger group registered with the federal regulators.

This being stated A felon could possess any tin zinc gun that doesn't use any part of modern ammunition; e.g. A brass case made in a caliber that could be chambered in a real firearm and or utilizes a modern primer; as most blank guns do.

Under federal law no convicted felon can possess ANY PARTof modern ammunition; e.g. the powder or brass case or primer or the projectile itself.

This being the law a felon could possess a tin zinc blank gun or non firing tin zinc prop gun but would be prohibited from possess the blanks themselves or a starter gun made from hardened steel and having a serial # registered with the federal government.

DO NOT listen to idiots that tell you otherwise or you will find out the hard way when your doing life in a state with a 3 strike law and or use anything that looks like a real gun during any crime. A felon who wants to buy anything that looks like a gun is looking for trouble and up to no good. Use a bow if you want to hunt. and if you just want to collect gun like things make them out of wood paint them up and mount them on the wall.

Answer 2

It depends on state laws so the answer varies.

Answer 3

Yes, And you can get black powder guns and go hunting with them a simple Google search helps just make sure you add your state in the search