Is a felon allowed to own a black powder gun in SC?

Answer 1

If you are a convicted felon you are prohibited from owning, possessing, transporting a firearm of any type. In most cases you cannot even be caught in possession of firearm ammunition. The best rule of thumb is to not be anywhere near a gun regardless of the owner. If you are caught with a firearm and are a convicted felon depending on the crime you have previously committed it can be a sentencing enhancement as run the risk of the federal government picking up your case to get you tried in a federal court system....not good!

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A felon that possesses a firearm violates Federal law, and if convicted will be sentenced to at LEAST 5 years in a Federal prison, with no parole, no probation, and no "concurrent" sentence for any other crime. If a felon is on parole for a PAST crime, it also violates his parole, so he will be returned to complete the original sentence as well.

Answer 2

Generally speaking, a felon can't own or possess a gun, so the answer is, yes, a felon can "be around" guns, but cannot legally have them in his or her possession. However, depending on what you mean, it's generally a bad idea for a felon to go to a gun show or shooting range or other gun related event.

Answer 3

You should contact the South Carolina State Police for an accurate answer. A quick review of SC laws appear to permit possession of a muzzleloading firearm by someone that has been convicted of a felony- HOWEVER- if you are still on parole, it may violate the terms of your parole. Federal law will permit it, EXCEPT that a felon may not possess #209 shotshell type primers. #11 percussion caps, yes, #209 primers, no (they are considered modern ammunition)

Answer 4

I don't believe a convicted felon is allowed to own any kind of gun in any State.

Answer 5

I believe so. Pellet & BB usually are not even considered firearms, however being on parole, you should have a good reason to have it & brandishing is a crime if it looks real.

Answer 6

While it is not restricted federally, many states restrict black powder for felons. Some only allow antique firearms and not modern black powder as well.