What are Illinois laws on Black Powder Firearms?

Answer 1

Federal Law's trump state Law's and the federal law says a muzzle loader is NOT considered a fire arm...I personally Talked to a ATF agent he said it is legal for a convicted felon to own and hunt with a muzzle loader.. He said although it is illegal for a convicted felon to posses gun powder...He then said if ur hunting and not killing illegal game. no one usually presses the issue.. but yes in the whole USA it is legall as long as the barrels are NOT interchangable

Answer 2

Per Colorado Revised Statue 18-12-108 a convicted felon is not allowed to posess any type of firearm. Also reference 18-1-901.

It depends, some states consider them to be firearms. In those states (Colorado among them) felons would be prohibited from ownership. Check with law enforcement in your jurisdiction.

Answer 3

Black powder firearms are not regulated by federal gun control because they are not legally considered a firearm.

Check with a lawyer before doing anything stupid.

You can find out more on Wikipedia under "National Firearms Act."

CAUTION: The initial answerer is correct in that the National FIrearms Act does not address Black Powder Arms as being regulated -HOWEVER- It is NOT the Federal Firearms Act that dictates the prohibition against felons possessing them. It is The Federal Criminal Code (USC Title 18) which controls the definition of which arms are prohibited to felons. Under USC Title 18, Black Powder arms are specifically cited as being considered firearms for purpose of the criminal section and they ARE PROHIBITED to felons!
In the UK an ex prisoner is entitled to possess a firearm so long as the offender was not convicted of a violent crime. On top of this anyone imprisoned for more than 3 years is baned for life. It is common knowledge that Britain has some of the strictest firearm control laws in the world today. So from this I would imagine the same for other countrys including the USA.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

No, a convicted felon can not own a gun in the state of Illinois. There is not state that allows convicted felons to own guns.

Answer 6

No, however the QUANTITY you may possess and store, may beregulated by law.

Answer 7

check the NRA ILA web sight www.nraila.org they have an extensive data base on state and local gun laws.

Answer 8

illinois laws on black powder firearms

Answer 9

You need to consult with a lawyer.