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No. For purposes of definition under the applicable federal law, a muzzle loading weapon is classified as a firearm and thus, is prohibited from ownership by a convicted felon.
The above Answer is incorrect.
Here is the Law in Virginia which permits a convicted felon to own and be in possession of a Muzzleloading weapon. (not considered a modern firearm)
Virginia statute 18.2-308.2A embodies the general prohibition applicable to persons convicted of felonies from possessing or transporting firearms within the Commonwealth.However, subsection 18.2-308.2C. of this statute clarifies that any felon who first receives a restoration of rights from either the governor or the Secretary of the Commonnwealth may then petition his local circuit court for a permit to own, possess, or transport a firearm.The foregoing notwithstanding, however, even if one receives such a permit, it would apparently be effective only with respect to muzzleloaders(blackpowder weapons) which are considered antique firearms under the Federal Gun Control Act and are excepted under this Act, but the general prohibition under federal law that is applicable to the possession or transportation of regular modern firearms for convicted felons would still continue to apply to this Virginia permit holder who would be legally limited under federal law to the blackpowder variety(of firearms)only.
Added: There was an inadvertent omission to the original answer, for which I apologize. The counsellor is correct insofar as felonies chargeable under VIrginia law and tried in Virginia state courts is concerned. One little clarifying phrase was inadvertently omitted from my answer; "felons convicted in FEDERAL court of FEDERAL felonies." If you were charged and convicted in FEDERAL COURT and are a convicted FEDERAL felon the Governor can restore your rights all day long but it will not make you eligible to possess a firearm in Virginia, or anywhere else. At the current time there is no mechanism by which a federally convicted felon can restore his firearm rights (including black powder). The mechanism exists on paper, but Congress has consistently refused to appropriate funding to put it into operation. ALSO: The counsellor should check the federal statute for a current definition and the applicability of that statute to black powder arms, which are specifically named as prohibitted to a convicted felon.
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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.
Can a felon own a firearm in Virginia?
No
Can a felon own a black powder gun in Virginia?
No. There is no state were a felon may own any firearm.
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 fellon hunt with airgun in Virginia?
No, in Virginia a felon may not own a firearm.
Can a convicted felon own a bow or muzzel loader in Va?
It is going to depend on what your felony conviction was for. Virginia may have particular laws relating to that. However, it seems to me that staying away from weapons entirely would be a positive.
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.
