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In Canada, Anything that fire a projectile over 500 feet per second is a firearm. Hence, bows and most pellet guns are not firearms - but muzzle loaders are.

Added; (in the US) Under 18 USC (921) & (922) they are classified as "ANTIQUE" firearms, and are exempt from most firearm laws. Antique Firearms are those manufactured prior to 1899, or arms that use only loose powder and ball (no matter what age the gun is).

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If someone is asking if "muzzleloader" is considered a fire arm then they are probably askin just for that particular gun. So the question is a MUZZLEOADER considered a firearm?

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Under US Federal Law (18 USC 922), MOST muzzleloaders are NOT firearms- they are "antique firearms"- even if made today. There are a few modern muzzleloaders that can be quickly changed from muzzleloader to cartridge firearm, and they are NOT in that category. However, some STATES will have state laws that DO define a muzzleoader as a firearm. You will need to check state law for YOUR state- or country if outside the US.

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Well, yes and no. Yours is a very broad question, and we cannot give a simple answer. In some cases, such as sales, no. They are regulated by the Federal government, and classed as antiques (even if made yesterday) However, in the area of use, where one may be carried, etc, they are considered a firearm. Following is from Arizona State Code, definitions: "Firearm" means any loaded or unloaded handgun, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun or other weapon that will or is designed to or that may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. Firearm does not include a firearm in permanently inoperable condition." We would suggest you contact the Arizona State Police for an accurate answer to your question.

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Under federal law (USC Title 18), ALL muzzleloaders are considered firearms. HOWEVER - if they were manufactured prior to 1898, or exact replicas of such a weapon they are declared to be 'antiques' and their possession by convicted felons IS allowable (by FEDERAL law).

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Regardless of whether any state considers a muzzle loader a firearm or not, under federal law it is.

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Read no its not considered a muzzleloaderΒ 
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its not considered a firearmΒ 

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Yes, a muzzle loader is absolutely, without a doubt, most assuredly, a firearm.

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Yes commonly used as a hunting rifle.

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