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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.
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∙ 16y agoConvicted felons are prohibited from possessing any type of firearm in the state of Arizona.
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∙ 11y agoNo, federal law prohibits felons from owning firearms. if a muzzle loader was firearm in 1968 ATF it was not and you can mail a muzzle loader and you can not a firearms.\
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Can a felon own a muzzle loader in PA?
No. Regardless of Pennsylvania laws, it is a FEDERAL offense for a convicted felon to own or possess a firearm - it has been ruled that muzzle-loading black powder arms fall under the category and definition of firearms. (USC, Title 18)
Can a felon protect himself from an intruder with a hand gun?
The basic answer is, not legally. A felon cannot legally own or possess a handgun.
Is it legal for a convicted felon to own a muzzle loader in NC?
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.
Is inline black powder rifles considered blk pwdr or not and can a felon own one?
Under Federal law, a convicted felon may own an antique firearm, which includes percussion cap and flintlock muzzle loading rifles. Firearms that use a #209 primer (modern shotshell primer) are a problem, since a felon may not possess ammunition, and the 209 primer is considered ammunition.HOWEVER- state law may be more restrictive. For instance, Georgia state law will not permit a felon to own ANY firearm, including a muzzle loader. You need to check the law in YOUR state- and stick to traditional muzzleloaders if allowed.
Can a convicted felon own a muzzle loader in Idaho?
Question: Have your firearms rights been restored? If not, regardless of what Wyoming law may say, FEDERAL LAW prohibits convicted felons from ever possessing firearms, and this includes black powder arms.
Can a felon in ny state hunt with a muzzle loader?
Please verify with the NY State Game Commission- and the answer seems to be "maybe". NY does not consider an "antique" to be a firearm. The term Antique includes muzzle loading caplock or flintlock rifles and shotguns, and present day reproductions of them. However, a modern, in-line, 209 primer type muzzleloader CANNOT be used by a felon under FEDERAL law. That prohibits a felon from possessing "ammunition"- and ammunition includes 209 shotshell type primers (but not #11 percussion caps). Some state laws permit possessin of a muzzleloader by felons, some do not- so please verify with your state.
Can a felon own a muzzle loader or a air rifle in tn?
Tennessee State Law allows the ownership of a muzzleloader. However, it is not legal for a felon to own a primer as it is considered reloading equipment. Hence the only muzzleloaders legal to be owned by a felon would be percussion cap, flintlock, etc.Added: IF (repeat) IF Tennessee law allows this, their right to possess it exists only while they are within that state. Ther posession of it outside of Tennessee is unlawful (under FEDERAL law) unless the weapon is an antique and was manufactured prior to 1868, or an exact replica of such a weapon.
Can a felon hunt with a muzzle loader in Georgia?
US Code, Title 18 includes black powder arms as being among those firearms which convicted felons cannot possess. If you live in some states you may have your firearms rights restored by THAT INDIVIDUAL STATE. Check your local state statutes for this information.False. Any black powder firearm manufactured 1898 or earlier and replicas of such are classified as antique firearm exceptions are arm that can be converted to fixed type ammo or that uses cartridges that are still being produced. Anyone can own a antique firearm that is why there in no background checks on them.
Can a felon in Iowa own a muzzel loader?
Convicted felons are prohibitted by US Code, Title 18 from owning "black powder arrms" which are specifically named in the statute.
Can a felon have a cross bow in Maine?
In Maine a convicted felon can use a crossbow to hunt but there are several restrictions. They cannot hunt during expanded archery season, muzzle loading season or during October archery season. They must also have completed a safety course and obtain a valid license.
Can an ex-felon use a gun for hunting in South Carolina?
No. It is against both State AND Federal law for a convicted felon to ever own or possess firearms (including black powder muzzle-loaders) or ammunition.
In Louisiana can you hunt if you have a felony?
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
