No
In Minnesota i dont know for sure But i Wisconsin its a No they claim that the muzzleloader is a firearm.
A traditional inline muzzleloader can be equipped with a mechanical safety. This safety feature helps prevent accidental discharge of the firearm by blocking the firing mechanism until the shooter is ready to fire.
No per Federal law (Title 18, USC) its still classified as a firearm.
any object that can propel a item of danger through using a explosive propelant that can reach high speeds examples of firearms are nerf warfighter supersoaker x1 miracle grow hose attachement possibley the most dangerous is the sainsburys own brand potato gu
NC DOJ (attorney general's office) says that a convicted felon shall not posses a handgun (any kind of pistol), weapon of mass destruction, or a rifle with a barrel length less than 26 inches.
Using smokeless powder in a muzzleloader designed for black powder can cause serious injury or death due to the higher pressure and faster burn rate of the smokeless powder. It can lead to catastrophic failure of the firearm. It is important to always use the type of powder recommended by the manufacturer for your specific muzzleloader.
With firearms, ANTIQUE is defined by Federal law as a firearm made prior to 1 Jan 1899, or a muzzleloader regardless of age. Not antique.
Yes. It contains powder which is an explosive. If you burn a Shotgun round or pistol/rifle cartridges, they it would explode. Powder is a propellant that explodes in a 'shell' in the 'chamber' of a firearm. This propels the projectile (bullet, shot). This controlled explosion is set of by the firing pin of a firearm hitting the 'primer'.
No a bow IS NOT a firearm! 18 USC § 921(a)(3) (3) The term “firearm” means (A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (D) any destructive device. Such term does not include an antique firearm. (4) The term “destructive device” means— (A) any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas— (i) bomb, (ii) grenade, (iii) rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, (iv) missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, (v) mine, or (vi) device similar to any of the devices described in the preceding clauses;
Any weapon that discharges a projectile by means of igniting an explosive charge to drive it out of a barrel.
Things or actions that are "prohibited" mean that the person who has them in their possession is not allowed to have or own them. In the case of a firearm and/or explosive, federal law prohibits felons from possessing these items.
It would be classed as a Category B firearm, for which a "genuine need" must be demonstrated before the purchase would be allowed, including explanation as to why a Category A firearm (rimfire rifle, muzzleloader, paintball market, air gun) would not be sufficient for your needs.