Not unless it was manufactured prior to 1898 and is classified as an antique.
The problem with owning one even then is that under 18 USC, felons are not permitted to possess explosives, and black powder is an explosive. Therefore, even if you lawfully owned a genuine antique, you could not legally poossess the powder to fire it.
In the state of Missouri Its perfectly legal to hunt with a black powder rifle during deer season. In all counties
If you are a state-convicted felon, possibly, depending on the laws of your state. CHECK THEM CAREFULLY.If you are a federally-convicted felon, NO, black powder arms are included in the list of firearms to which you are not allowed access per USC, Title 18.
No, they may not.
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.
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.
Not legally.
Previous answer removed. While it is true that under FEDERAL law a gun that uses loose powder and ball is not considered a firearm, the same is not true to Georgia State Law. The Georgia Criminal code does not exclude antique firearms when it defines firearm. Georgia Code - Crimes and Offenses - Title 16, Section 16-11-133 Bottom line- a convicted felon in Georgia may NOT possess a black powder rifle.
Convicted felon.
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No. A convicted felon may not be in the presence of firearms.
The prohibition against convicted felons owning firearms is contained in the portion of Title 18 of the U.S. Code, which addresses the possession of firearms by convicted felons, and does specifically include black powder arms.To the the best of my knowledge it does not disallow ownership of GENUINE (i.e.: REAL) antique firearms. The fact that they may be shipped and dealt with without regard to signatures or background checks is in another portion of federal law what does NOT address criminal possession. The federal CRIMINAL Code DOES make them unlawful for a convicted felon to own or possess.
In Arkansas, a felon may be able to own a black powder rifle, as black powder firearms are generally not classified as firearms under federal law. However, state laws can vary, and certain felonies may still restrict firearm ownership. It's important for individuals to check both state laws and consult with a legal expert to understand their specific rights and restrictions regarding black powder weapons.