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Is it illegal to have a loaded antique black-powder firearm in your home in USA?
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∙ 14y ago
No generally, some states like New York maybe different, but black powder absorbs mostiure and probally won't fire after week or so or will fire at greaty reduce power. and if you used oil in the barrel which your not suposed to do it will contamiant the power. black power guns should be fired less than a day after loading even less in humid enviroments.
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Can you own a muzzle loaded firearm after a felony?
USC Title 18, forbids convicted felons from possessing firearms. Blackpowder arms are classified as firearms under this statute - UNLESS it is a genuine ANTIQUE manufactured prior to a certain year, you may not legally possess one. And the same applies to the blackpowder necessary to shoot it. Blackpowder is classified as an explosive whose possession is also prohibited to felons.
Is it illegal to carry a handgun with a chambered round in Oregon?
If you are in a place like Portland or Oregon City that restricts loaded carry by people who do not have concealed handgun licenses, you may not have a loaded firearm in your vehicle. Furthermore, if it is a handgun, it must be carried openly or "not readily accessible."
When is an unloaded gun a dangerous weapon?
A firearm, whether loaded or unloaded is always considered a dangerous weapon when used in an illegal/unlawful manner. This is because of the fear that it instills into other persons who have no way of knowing if the firearm is unloaded, or not.
What is the legal meaning of the word loaded?
In reference to a firearm, a firearm is considered loaded when there is a live round of ammunition "...in, or attached in any manner to, the firearm, including, but not limited to, in the firing chamber, magazine, or clip thereof attached to the firearm..."
Can you be charged for having an empty firearm?
It depends. In Tennesee, there is a charge for illegal possession of a firearm, which is simply carrying an unauthorized firearm, and can be a misdemeanor. There is also "intent to go armed" which can be a felony. If the gun is not loaded, the charge will probably be the former, if the officer doesn't think you were up to anything bad.
What if there is nothing in the chamber of a gun is it considered loaded?
If there is ammunition in the magazine or cylinder, the firearm is loaded.
Can you carry a loaded firearm in a snowmobile?
Depends on the laws where you are- and you did not give a location. In most US states, when hunting, you may not carry a loaded firearm on an ATV or snowmobile.
What are Pa's charges for being caught with a loaded firearm?
Not enough details to answer your question. If you're carrying a loaded firearm in a legal manner, and in legal possession of it, there'd be no charge.
What does felony possession of a loaded firearm mean?
A felony is a crimnal act that can be punished by one year or more in prison. There are places where it is highly illegal to possess a loaded gun. If you are found to have a loaded gun in one of those places, that is the criminal charge that would be brought against you. Please be sure that you did not mean "Felon in possession of a loaded firearm". If you were convicted of an earlier felony, you lose your right to possess a gun. To be a felon in possession of a loaded gun is a separate crime. You should seek legal advice from an attorney in your state.
What is the first step to cleaning a firearm?
Ensure that the firearm is not loaded: check the chamber, magazine well, etc....
Why cant you have pain in your paintball gun in NY?
It's because it would be equivalent to having a loaded firearm during transport and when law enforcement see that you have a loaded firearm (according to NY firearm laws), they may have the right to arrest you.
Why a double number on a caliber such as 38-55?
the reason there are two numbers on the calibre of your rifle,is that before 1900 it was used to inform the owner of 1;the calibre .38 and two;the amount of blackpowder that the case was loaded with.In this case 55grs.of blackpowder.
