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No a bow IS NOT a firearm! 18 USC § 921(a)(3) (3) The term “firearm” means (A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (D) any destructive device. Such term does not include an antique firearm. (4) The term “destructive device” means— (A) any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas— (i) bomb, (ii) grenade, (iii) rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, (iv) missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, (v) mine, or (vi) device similar to any of the devices described in the preceding clauses;
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∙ 13y agoNo a firearm by definition, uses an explosive charge to propel a projectile out of a barrel.
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Can a convicted felon go hunting in Maryland?
is bow hunting allowed in Maryland for convicted felons
Can a convicted felon get a hunting license in Michigan?
Yes you can but be remind that a felon can not be in possecion of a firearm .so that limits you to cross and bow and arrow.If you get caught hunting with firearm you will be charged with another felony with a 3 year manatory sentence.
Do i have to have a license to buy a hunting bow?
No you do not have o have a license to buy a hunting bow you can go to a place like a pawn shop and buy a hunting bow
Is a cross bow considered a firearm?
No.
Is a bow and arrow considered a firearm?
No, it is not.
How can you find more information about bow hunting deer?
One can find information about bow hunting deer from a number of different resources online. One can find instructional videos for deer bow hunting on YouTube. One can also find information on deer bow hunting on websites such as Instructables, HubPages, and Deer & Deer Hunting.
What is the best dog for hunting?
beagle for gun hunting. Labrador for bow hunting.
Is crossbow a bow or firearm or separated from these?
It's both. A crossbow is a modified version of the simple bow. It is also classified as a firearm because it fires a projectile (the arrow or bolt).
Portable firearm for hunting game?
* GUN
Can a convicted felon get a recreational hunting license in indiana?
Convicted felons are prohibited by most states and the federal govt from possessing firearms, which is the method most commonly used in hunting. However, you may be able to possess something other than a firearm, such as a bow.
Type of bow that is often used for hunting?
long bow, short bow, cross bow... it depends what you are hunting
What is a hunting hinge?
A Hunting Hinge is a type of bow and arrow that is used when hunting animals.
