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Am unfamiliar with which of the states MAY allow this, but I can tell you that the FEDERAL LAW (USC Title 18) governing convicted felons and firearms possession specifically names and describes black powder arms as firearms - which are prohibited to convicted felons.
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Can felons buy riffles shotguns?
No. Felons are prohibited from owning ANY KIND of firearm, including black powder arms.
Can a convicted felon own a flare gun in Florida?
A "flare gun" while not normally considered to be a "firearm" of choice, IS, in fact, a firearm because it uses an explosive charge to fire and launch the flare projectile. At short range this could be a deadly weapon! Therefore, it IS a firearm under the meaning of USC Title 18, and its possession is prohibited to convicted felons.
What states do not recognize black powder guns are not firearms?
It is FEDERAL Law that classifies black powder weapons as firearms. . . and therefore, prohibited to convicted felons.
Can a Maine felon hunt with black powder guns?
Yes. A black powder rifle is a "firearm" under the definition of USC Title 18. ** Most blackpowder weapons do not fall under the definition of a firearm. So whoever gave the answer above is partially wrong.*** The above addendum is INCORRECT: Read the statute! It specifically addresses black powder arms. Felons ARE prohibited their ownership or possession.
Can a convicted felon ever own or possess a firearm for hunting purposes when they are off of parole in the state of Missouri?
noAdded; IF the state of Missouri is one of the states that partially restores some limited gun rights to state CONVICTED felons, PERHAPS. You will have to research that for yourself. HOWEVER - if you are a FEDERALLY convicted felon the answer is no. Under US Code, Title 18, black powder weapons are classified as firearms which convicted felons are not allowed to possess.
Convicted in federal court where do you go to get by gun rights back?
CAUTION: If you were convicted in FEDERAL Court of a FEDERAL FELONY regardless of what your individual state may do, it will not matter. It is a felony offense for any federally convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm (including black powder arms). The U.S. Criminal Code, makes the penalty for the illegal possession of a firearm (including black powder weapons) a mandatory minimum of fifteen (15) years in prison, in some cases (Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1). At this time FEDERALLY convicted felons have no solution to their firearm disqualification. Congress has continually denied funds this purpose, thereby effectively eliminating the review of federal felons' petitions for restoration of their firearms privileges.
Can a felon own a black powder gun in AZ?
If he was convicted in state court - not without having his record expunged by the state of AZ - If he is a felon convicted in a FEDERAL court he can never be eligible to own or possess a firearm including black powder weapons.
Can a convicted felon carry a black powder pistol in Missouri?
No. A flare gun is classfied as a firearm because it uses gunpowder and shoots a projectile. Federal law prohibits the use of firearms by felons. Therefore a flare gun would not be able to be posessed by a felon.
Being a felon from mass can you own a blackpowder gun?
You need a lawyer for a legal, correct and current answer.Added: Research 18 USC, Sections 921 & 922. Black powder arms are classified as firearms under the Federal Code of Criminal Justice, and are forbidden to convicted felons. Black powder is classified as an explosive and, likewise, is prohibit ted to convicted felons.
Can a first time convicted felon purchase a hunting license?
A hunting license, yes. But NOT a firearm or black powder weapon.
Can a convicted felon own a black powder rifle in Massachusetts?
yesAnother View: Refer to 18 USC, Sections 921 & 922 which specifically define black powder arms as FIREARMS which are prohibited to convicted felons.In addition: Black powder itself is classified as an explosive, the possession of explosives is prohibited to convicted felons as as well.
What is the federal law regarding muzzle loaders and felons?
U.S. Code Title 18, specifically classifies black powder arms as "firearms" under the definition of the Criminal Code, and prohibits their possession to convicted felons.
