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The Federal Laws governing firearms do not classify muzzleloaders as a "firearm" , and in most states you can buy one with no paperwork or background check. However that does not make it technically legal for a felon to poses it. I have read of cases pertaining to this where the person was hassled at great expense in time and money by local law enforcement regardless of the intended use, only to be convicted on possession of explosives charges for having black powder. The "best practice" I have heard of is obtaining a waiver from BATFE or your local jurisdiction so you have paper in hand showing proof of legal possession, after all it is not worth your time, money or potential freedom dealing with an over zealous prosecutor or non gun friendly jurisdiction when a simple document could prevent it. This topic has been discussed at length for years both pro and con, and what it boils down to is a case by case determination. You can go to free advice.com ( http://forum.freeadvice.com/other-crimes-federal-state-4/ex-felons-black-powder-weapons-legal-386903.html) or better yet to the BATF site ( http://www.atf.gov/firearms/index.htm) and get a more direct answer for your state and county, but the best advice would be to speak to an authority in your state or to BATFE to be 100% sure.
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Can a previous felon in MI go hunting with a rifle?
No, once a felon always a felon.
Can a felon go hunting 20 years after?
This depends on what your felon was and what state you're from and which state you're hunting in. Ask the authorities, they will know.
Can a convicted felon in Georgia ever get gun rights back to go hunting?
no
In Oregon If you were convicted in 1998 of felon w firearm how long til you can go hunting?
If you mean hunting with a firearm, a convicted felon loses the right to possess a firearm. The felon MAY petition the Governor for restoration of rights, but it is not an automatic process.
Can a convicted felon go hunting in Maryland?
is bow hunting allowed in Maryland for convicted felons
Does the state of Oregon allow a felon to buy a hunting license?
Does the state of Oregon allow a felon to buy a hunting licese?
Can a class c felon go hunting with a rifle or crossbow in Oregon?
You will need the services of a lawyer for a correct, legal and current answer.
Can a convicted felon own a firearm for hunting in Illinois?
No.
Can a person who is a convicted felon go and watch his son go hunting?
No, because he would be considered to be in possession (known in the law as "concurrent possession") of the son's firearm.
Who can't own a hunting rifle in pa?
Convicted felon.
Can a convicted felon regain rights to carry a shotgun to go hunting?
or are you just gonna shoot some one and I'm pretty sure no
Can a felon apply to get his gun rights back for hunting big gam only?
A felon isn't going to be permitted a firearm for any reason.
