My last question doesn't seem clear enough. I KNOW a felon can NOT own or use a firearm, but a muzzle loader gun is not considered a firearm based on statutes. Does ANYONE know if a felon (off parole or probation) can own and use one?? Thanks.
Normally, the conditions of a supervised parole state That the defendant is prohibited from possessing a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921. and That the defendant is prohibited from possessing any illegal or dangerous weapons. So the wording is really ANY illegal OR dangerous weapons. The question is : Can a muzzle loader gun be considered a dangerous weapon?? Most laws would say Yes. Here is the definition of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921: 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.
Wrong, Felons can own a muzzle loader, I called the atf in NC, Felons are allowed to own or posses a Muzzle loader, So people should really check with their law before answering
A firearm is classified as using fixed cartarage loaded in the chamber using a action. A muzzle loader or black powder it no such thing and any felon should check there state statute do be sure.
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It's NOT as closely regulated by the ATF as modern firearms, but it does NOT mean that it is NOT a gun.It is a gun, and felons still cannot be around, or possess them.
