I could be wrong about this but I know for a fact that a convicted felon cannot own a gun or be around one unless he gets a pardon from the govenor and I think it's really hard to get so a crossbow is a weapon. They may not claim it as a gun but it is and I know that felons cannot have, own or possess a firearm or weapon. I could be wrong about this but I hope this helps answer your question. You may want to call your local authorities and ask them.
L.A.R.S 14:95 prohibits convicted felons from owning, purchasing or possessing "FIREARMS" a firearm is defined in other sections of the but is shown in 14:95 to include "shotguns, rifles, machine guns. pistols, black power guns" or devices that use explosive powder to discharge a projectile / ammunition.
A bow / crossbow is not considered a "FIREARM" I am a convicted felon and I hunt with a compound bow sometimes twice a day! Im not sure if a separate classification exist for crossbows , possibly on the federal level. I would check that out before I took off through the woods,, It could be 15 years before you come out the other side!!! Good luck
Not with a firearm.
This is what I was told by a federal game warden it is not illegal for a felon to hunt with a black powder gun or a standard bow. A crossbow is illegal. A crossbow, shotgun, rifle, or any handgun it is illegal for a felon to possess.
can a convicted felon hunt deer with a bow or a gun
In Kentucky, a convicted felon is generally prohibited from possessing firearms, but the laws regarding hunting with a crossbow can vary. As of now, crossbows are not classified as firearms, so a felon may be allowed to hunt with one, provided they have obtained the necessary hunting licenses and permits. However, it is essential for individuals in this situation to consult local regulations or legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
It is a federal crime for a convicted felon to possess a firearm. I am not sure if you can bowhunt. Hunting with or possession of a bow or crossbow is a matter of specific state laws. Check the laws specific to the state in which you reside or intend to hunt.
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yes but not any kind of firearm
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In the U.S. a convicted felon may not own or posses a gun.
The Second Amendment of the Constitution does not protect convicted felons.
being a former federal fire arms license holder i can say that in the state of Georgia you cannot hunt with any firearm you can hunt with a bow or a crossbow and this is accectipable in most other states