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According to DEC, a person convicted of a felony in NY, CAN hunt with a long bow or a muzzle loader/black powder rifle. NY does not consider these firearms at the present time. NY State is looking into changing this law in the future.
You need to talk to a lawyer to be sure.
It depends on what the felony was, but in most cases, yes. This has to do with the second amendment.
It depends on what the felony was, but in most cases, yes. This has to do with the second amendment.
Contact your local sherrif , he /she will be able to tell you. If you do not have a violent felony, I would guess, yes.
No. FEDERAL law prohibits convicted felons from owning firearms. Well a full pardon does not remove the conviction. It just restores all rights, but the conviction is still kept on record by the highway patrol and is available to the public. Believe me I know.
Manganese dioxide (MnO2) is a black powder.
Black powder absorbs moisture from the atmosphere
Black powder and smokeless powder differ significantly in power. Smokeless powder is more powerful, providing higher velocities and energy compared to black powder. Smokeless powder's cleaner burn and increased efficiency make it the standard propellant for modern firearms, offering better performance and reduced fouling.
does not matter once the Powder has starch it turns black and the powder can be any color
Black powder, or a black powder substitute such as Pyrodex. Smokeless powder (modern gun powder) should not be used in a traditional muzzle loading firearm.
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Either FFFg black powder or Pyrodex P may be used.