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What does watch the muzzle means as it applies to firearm safety?
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Watching the muzzle means be aware of where the muzzle is pointing at all times. You should never let the muzzle point at anybody, any animal, or anything that would be damaged/injured if the firearm were to discharge accidentally.
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What does a firearm safety do?
It prevents the firearm from discharging before the shooter means to have it discharge.
What is misfire of shotguns?
"Misfire" means that you pull the trigger on a gun but the round does not fire. It applies to any type of firearm.
Can a felon posses a muzzle loading rifle in Washington state?
No. Federal law classifies black powder arms as "firearms" - the possession of which is prohibited to convicted felons.THE ABOVE ORIGINAL "ANSWER" IF AT LEAST PARTIALLY FALSE. BELOW IS A BREAKDOWN OF THE U.S. CODE MENTIONED ABOVE THAT SUPPOSED TO CLASSIFY BLACK POWDER ARMS AS "FIREARMS" WHICH THEY ARE NOT. TO BE PRECISE THEY ARE CLASSIFIED AS "ANTIQUE FIREARMS" AND ARE REGULATED TOTALLY DIFFERENT. WHOEVER POSTED THIS IS DISSEMINATING FALSE INFORMATION FOR WHATEVER REASONFOR THOSE OF US THAT PREFER TO JUST READ THE PARTS THAT ARE PERTINENT TO THIS DISCUSSION I HAVE PUT THAT INFORMATION IN BOLD BELOW.U.S. Code Title 18 (Crimes and Criminal Procedure) Part I (Crimes) Chapter 44 (Firearms) Section 921 (Definitions) States what is to be considered a firearm by U.S. law.Subsection (a)(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.Notice (a)(3)(D) says "Such term (e.g. firearm) dose not include an antique firearm."Now one may ask what is an 'antique firearm'?Under the same section, subsection (a)(16) The term "antique firearm" means-(A) any firearm (including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system) manufactured in or before 1898; or(B) any replica of any firearm described in subparagraph (A) if such replica-(i) is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition, or(ii) uses rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States and which is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade; or(C)any muzzle loading rifle, muzzle loading shotgun, or muzzle loading pistol, which is designed to use black powder, or a black powder substitute, and which cannot use fixed ammunition. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "antique firearm" shall not include any weapon which incorporates a firearm frame or receiver, any firearm which is converted into a muzzle loading weapon, or any muzzle loading weapon which can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock, or any combination thereof.This last Subparagraph is the key, it says that a muzzle loading rifle, muzzle loading shotgun, or muzzle loading pistol, which is designed to use black powder, or a black powder substitute, and which cannot use fixed ammunition.Muzzle Loaders that can not shoot a fixed ammunition (e.g. a cased bullet like modern weapons use) are considered 'Antique Firearms'. and there for are not regulated like a 'Firearm' is.I do not presume to know what kind of stipulations are imposed on felons that are on parole as that is up to the judge and parole officer, and there for all this post is for is to correct the previous post that black powder muzzle loading weapons are considered 'firearms' and there for are regulated as such because they are not.
Can a convicted felon carry a black powder pistol in Iowa if he is passing through the state?
Yes. Black powder weapons are not considered "firearms" by U.S. Code, Title 18, they are "antique firearms" legal for all to possess, even felons. From U.S. Code, Title 18 definitions: "(16) The term "antique firearm" means- (A) any firearm (including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system) manufactured in or before 1898; or (B) any replica of any firearm described in subparagraph (A) if such replica- (i) is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition, or (ii) uses rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States and which is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade; or (C) any muzzle loading rifle, muzzle loading shotgun, or muzzle loading pistol, which is designed to use black powder, or a black powder substitute, and which cannot use fixed ammunition. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "antique firearm" shall not include any weapon which incorporates a firearm frame or receiver, any firearm which is converted into a muzzle loading weapon, or any muzzle loading weapon which can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock, or any combination thereof."
What does the firearms certificate endorsement mean on a minnesota drivers license?
It means that individual has taken a firearm safety class. Which is required for hunting licensees if you were born after December 31, 1979.
What does muzzle mean?
rabble means a human population for poor Muzzle is the part of the face that includes the mouth and the nose (especially of animals)
Can a convicted felon posses black powder firearms in kansas?
""!!Partially Untrue Read Below!!""Are you a federally convicted felon or a stateconvicted felon. If federally convicted - no, you cannot possess black powder arms. They are classified as firearms and specifically banned under US Code, Title. 18. If you are a state felon you MAY be able to petition to have that privilege returned.""!!Partially Untrue Read Below!!""Black powder weapons are not considered firearms and are not subject to a background check under most circumstances.THE ABOVE ORIGINAL "ANSWER" IF AT LEAST PARTIALLY FALSE. BELOW IS A BREAKDOWN OF THE U.S. CODE MENTIONED ABOVE THAT SUPPOSED TO CLASSIFY BLACK POWDER ARMS AS "FIREARMS" WHICH THEY ARE NOT. TO BE PRECISE THEY ARE CLASSIFIED AS "ANTIQUE FIREARMS" AND ARE REGULATED TOTALLY DIFFERENT. WHOEVER POSTED THIS IS DISSEMINATING FALSE INFORMATION FOR WHATEVER REASONFOR THOSE OF US THAT PREFER TO JUST READ THE PARTS THAT ARE PERTINENT TO THIS DISCUSSION I HAVE PUT THAT INFORMATION IN BOLD BELOW.U.S. Code Title 18 (Crimes and Criminal Procedure) Part I (Crimes) Chapter 44 (Firearms) Section 921 (Definitions) States what is to be considered a firearm by U.S. law.Subsection (a)(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.Notice (a)(3)(D) says "Such term (e.g. firearm) dose not include an antique firearm."Now one may ask what is an 'antique firearm'?Under the same section, subsection (a)(16) The term "antique firearm" means-(A) any firearm (including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system) manufactured in or before 1898; or(B) any replica of any firearm described in subparagraph (A) if such replica-(i) is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition, or(ii) uses rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States and which is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade; or(C)any muzzle loading rifle, muzzle loading shotgun, or muzzle loading pistol, which is designed to use black powder, or a black powder substitute, and which cannot use fixed ammunition. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "antique firearm" shall not include any weapon which incorporates a firearm frame or receiver, any firearm which is converted into a muzzle loading weapon, or any muzzle loading weapon which can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock, or any combination thereof.This last Subparagraph is the key, it says that a muzzle loading rifle, muzzle loading shotgun, or muzzle loading pistol, which is designed to use black powder, or a black powder substitute, and which cannot use fixed ammunition.Muzzle Loaders that can not shoot a fixed ammunition (e.g. a cased bullet like modern weapons use) are considered 'Antique Firearms'. and there for are not regulated like a 'Firearm' is.I do not presume to know what kind of stipulations are imposed on felons that are on parole as that is up to the judge and parole officer, and there for all this post is for is to correct the previous post that black powder muzzle loading weapons are considered 'firearms' and there for are regulated as such because they are not.
What is the definition of muzzle witted?
It probably means narrow-minded and stupid
Do muzzle loading rifles have smooth bores?
The term "rifle" means that the inside of the barrel (also called the bore) has spiral lines engraved in it. These spiral grooves are known as rifling- they cause the bullet to spin when fired, causing it to travel straight. If a firearm has no rifling, then it is a smoothbore- and may be called a musket or a shotgun. So- some muzzle loading firearms- such as the Brown Bess Musket from the 1700s- ARE smoothbore- but they are not rifles. A muzzle loader like the .50 Hawken I hunt with IS rifled, and not a smoothbore. There is a neat little article on this at the link below:
Can a felon own and hunt with a muzzle loader in Washington state?
The previous answer was definitely wrong. The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) prohibits felons and certain other persons from possessing or receiving firearms and ammunition ("prohibited persons"). These categories can be found at 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) and (n) in atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-4.pdf However, Federal law does not prohibit these persons from possessing or receiving an antique firearm. The term "antique firearm" means any firearm (including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system) manufactured in or before 1898. The definition includes any replica of an antique firearm if it is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition, or uses rimfire or conventional centerfire ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States, and which is not readily available in ordinary channels of commercial trade. Further, any muzzle loading rifle, shotgun, or pistol which is designed to use black powder or black powder substitute, and which cannot use fixed ammunition, is an "antique firearm" unless it (1) incorporates a firearm frame or receiver; (2) is a firearm which is converted into a muzzle loading weapon; or (3) is a muzzle loading weapon which can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock, or any combination thereof. See 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3), (a)(16). Thus, a muzzle loading weapon that meets the definition of an "antique firearm" is not a firearm and may lawfully be received and possessed by a prohibited person under the GCA. In addition, the GCA defines the term "ammunition" to mean "ammunition or cartridge cases, primers, bullets, or propellant powder designed for use in any firearm." Because an "antique firearm" is not a "firearm," it would is lawful for a prohibited person to receive or possess black powder designed for use in an "antique firearm." Also, the Federal explosives laws do not make it unlawful for a prohibited person to acquire and possess black powder in quantities not exceeding fifty pounds if it is intended to be used solely for sporting, recreational, or cultural purposes in "antique firearms." See 18 U.S.C. § 845(a)(5) By contrast, a prohibited person may not receive or possess black powder firearms that can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock, or any combination thereof. ATF has classified certain muzzle loading models as firearms. All of these models incorporate the frame or receiver of a firearm that is capable of accepting barrels designed to fire conventional rimfire or centerfire fixed ammunition. These muzzle loading models do not meet the definition of "antique firearm" as that term is defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(16), and are "firearms" as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3). Furthermore, as firearms, these and similar models, regardless of the barrel installed on the firearm or provided with the firearm, are subject to all provisions of the GCA. Persons who purchase these firearms from licensed dealers are required to fill out a Firearms Transaction Record, ATF Form 4473, and are subject to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check. Felons and other prohibited persons may not lawfully receive or possess these firearms or ammunition. The following is a list of weapons that load from the muzzle and are classified as firearms, not antiques, under the GCA, because they incorporate the frame or receiver of a firearm:- 2 - • Savage Model 10ML (early, 1st version) • Mossberg 500 shotgun with muzzle loading barrel • Remington 870 shotgun with muzzle loading barrel • Mauser 98 rifle with muzzle loading barrel • SKS rifle with muzzle loading barrel • PB sM10 pistol with muzzle loading barrel • H&R/New England Firearm Huntsman • Thompson Center Encore/Contender • Rossi .50 muzzle loading rifle This list is not complete and frequently changes. There may be other muzzle loaders also classified as firearms. As noted, any muzzle loading weapon that is built on a firearm frame or receiver falls within the definition of a firearm provided in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3). Finally, even though a prohibited person may lawfully possess an antique firearm under Federal law, State or local law may classify such weapons as "firearms" subject to regulation. Any person considering acquiring a black powder weapon should contact his or her State Attorney General's Office to inquire about the laws and possible State or local restrictions. Companies that sell guns online, such as Cabelas or Dixie Gun Works, will not mail a muzzleloader to Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington. You would need to check local laws in those states. In my state, You can order a muzzleloader from Cabelas, and it comes UPS directly to your house. You have to over 18 to sign for it. If you order a rimfire or centerfire gun that is not a muzzleloader (my muzzleloader uses 209 caps like a shotgun, and that is OK) then the gun has to be sent to legal gun store. This answer is mostly about federal laws, and states can do whatever they want, so you need to check specific state laws.
Can a felon own a muzzle loader in Iowa?
The previous answer was definitely wrong. The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) prohibits felons and certain other persons from possessing or receiving firearms and ammunition ("prohibited persons"). These categories can be found at 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) and (n) in atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-4.pdf However, Federal law does not prohibit these persons from possessing or receiving an antique firearm. The term "antique firearm" means any firearm (including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system) manufactured in or before 1898. The definition includes any replica of an antique firearm if it is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition, or uses rimfire or conventional centerfire ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States, and which is not readily available in ordinary channels of commercial trade. Further, any muzzle loading rifle, shotgun, or pistol which is designed to use black powder or black powder substitute, and which cannot use fixed ammunition, is an "antique firearm" unless it (1) incorporates a firearm frame or receiver; (2) is a firearm which is converted into a muzzle loading weapon; or (3) is a muzzle loading weapon which can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock, or any combination thereof. See 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3), (a)(16). Thus, a muzzle loading weapon that meets the definition of an "antique firearm" is not a firearm and may lawfully be received and possessed by a prohibited person under the GCA. In addition, the GCA defines the term "ammunition" to mean "ammunition or cartridge cases, primers, bullets, or propellant powder designed for use in any firearm." Because an "antique firearm" is not a "firearm," it would is lawful for a prohibited person to receive or possess black powder designed for use in an "antique firearm." Also, the Federal explosives laws do not make it unlawful for a prohibited person to acquire and possess black powder in quantities not exceeding fifty pounds if it is intended to be used solely for sporting, recreational, or cultural purposes in "antique firearms." See 18 U.S.C. § 845(a)(5) By contrast, a prohibited person may not receive or possess black powder firearms that can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock, or any combination thereof. ATF has classified certain muzzle loading models as firearms. All of these models incorporate the frame or receiver of a firearm that is capable of accepting barrels designed to fire conventional rimfire or centerfire fixed ammunition. These muzzle loading models do not meet the definition of "antique firearm" as that term is defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(16), and are "firearms" as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3). Furthermore, as firearms, these and similar models, regardless of the barrel installed on the firearm or provided with the firearm, are subject to all provisions of the GCA. Persons who purchase these firearms from licensed dealers are required to fill out a Firearms Transaction Record, ATF Form 4473, and are subject to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check. Felons and other prohibited persons may not lawfully receive or possess these firearms or ammunition. The following is a list of weapons that load from the muzzle and are classified as firearms, not antiques, under the GCA, because they incorporate the frame or receiver of a firearm:- 2 - • Savage Model 10ML (early, 1st version) • Mossberg 500 shotgun with muzzle loading barrel • Remington 870 shotgun with muzzle loading barrel • Mauser 98 rifle with muzzle loading barrel • SKS rifle with muzzle loading barrel • PB sM10 pistol with muzzle loading barrel • H&R/New England Firearm Huntsman • Thompson Center Encore/Contender • Rossi .50 muzzle loading rifle This list is not complete and frequently changes. There may be other muzzle loaders also classified as firearms. As noted, any muzzle loading weapon that is built on a firearm frame or receiver falls within the definition of a firearm provided in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3). Finally, even though a prohibited person may lawfully possess an antique firearm under Federal law, State or local law may classify such weapons as "firearms" subject to regulation. Any person considering acquiring a black powder weapon should contact his or her State Attorney General's Office to inquire about the laws and possible State or local restrictions. Companies that sell guns online, such as Cabelas or Dixie Gun Works, will not mail a muzzleloader to Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington. You would need to check local laws in those states. In my state, You can order a muzzleloader from Cabelas, and it comes UPS directly to your house. You have to over 18 to sign for it. If you order a rimfire or centerfire gun that is not a muzzleloader (my muzzleloader uses 209 caps like a shotgun, and that is OK) then the gun has to be sent to legal gun storeThis answer is mostly about federal laws, and states can do whatever they want, so you need to check specific state laws.
Can a convicted felon own a muzzleloader in sc?
FOR FEDERAL RULES - The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) prohibits felons and certain other persons from possessing or receiving firearms and ammunition ("prohibited persons"). These categories can be found at 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) and (n) in atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-4.pdf However, Federal law does not prohibit these persons from possessing or receiving an antique firearm. The term "antique firearm" means any firearm (including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system) manufactured in or before 1898. The definition includes any replica of an antique firearm if it is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition, or uses rimfire or conventional centerfire ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States, and which is not readily available in ordinary channels of commercial trade. Further, any muzzle loading rifle, shotgun, or pistol which is designed to use black powder or black powder substitute, and which cannot use fixed ammunition, is an "antique firearm" unless it (1) incorporates a firearm frame or receiver; (2) is a firearm which is converted into a muzzle loading weapon; or (3) is a muzzle loading weapon which can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock, or any combination thereof. See 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3), (a)(16). Thus, a muzzle loading weapon that meets the definition of an "antique firearm" is not a firearm and may lawfully be received and possessed by a prohibited person under the GCA. In addition, the GCA defines the term "ammunition" to mean "ammunition or cartridge cases, primers, bullets, or propellant powder designed for use in any firearm." Because an "antique firearm" is not a "firearm," it would is lawful for a prohibited person to receive or possess black powder designed for use in an "antique firearm." Also, the Federal explosives laws do not make it unlawful for a prohibited person to acquire and possess black powder in quantities not exceeding fifty pounds if it is intended to be used solely for sporting, recreational, or cultural purposes in "antique firearms." See 18 U.S.C. § 845(a)(5) By contrast, a prohibited person may not receive or possess black powder firearms that can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock, or any combination thereof. ATF has classified certain muzzle loading models as firearms. All of these models incorporate the frame or receiver of a firearm that is capable of accepting barrels designed to fire conventional rimfire or centerfire fixed ammunition. These muzzle loading models do not meet the definition of "antique firearm" as that term is defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(16), and are "firearms" as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3). Furthermore, as firearms, these and similar models, regardless of the barrel installed on the firearm or provided with the firearm, are subject to all provisions of the GCA. Persons who purchase these firearms from licensed dealers are required to fill out a Firearms Transaction Record, ATF Form 4473, and are subject to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check. Felons and other prohibited persons may not lawfully receive or possess these firearms or ammunition. The following is a list of weapons that load from the muzzle and are classified as firearms, not antiques, under the GCA, because they incorporate the frame or receiver of a firearm:- 2 - � Savage Model 10ML (early, 1st version) � Mossberg 500 shotgun with muzzle loading barrel � Remington 870 shotgun with muzzle loading barrel � Mauser 98 rifle with muzzle loading barrel � SKS rifle with muzzle loading barrel � PB sM10 pistol with muzzle loading barrel � H&R/New England Firearm Huntsman � Thompson Center Encore/Contender � Rossi .50 muzzle loading rifle This list is not complete and frequently changes. There may be other muzzle loaders also classified as firearms. As noted, any muzzle loading weapon that is built on a firearm frame or receiver falls within the definition of a firearm provided in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3). Finally, even though a prohibited person may lawfully possess an antique firearm under Federal law, State or local law may classify such weapons as "firearms" subject to regulation. Any person considering acquiring a black powder weapon should contact his or her State Attorney General's Office to inquire about the laws and possible State or local restrictions. Companies that sell guns online, such as Cabelas or Dixie Gun Works, will not mail a muzzleloader to Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington. You would need to check local laws in those states. In my state, You can order a muzzleloader from Cabelas, and it comes UPS directly to your house. You have to over 18 to sign for it. If you order a rimfire or centerfire gun that is not a muzzleloader (my muzzleloader uses 209 caps like a shotgun, and that is OK) then the gun has to be sent to legal gun storeThis answer is mostly about federal laws, and states can do whatever they want, so you need to check specific state laws.
