Here in the US, are muzzle loaders considered firearms? I've been told by several Law Enforcement officials that these types of guns are considered 'antiques' and do not follow the same guidelines as cartridge guns. But, I've heard several conflicting answers. Felons are not allowed to own or possess any type of firearm.
I know of someone that has a DWI Felony and owns several muzzle loaders, but he has been told that he cannot own a cartridge gun (his cartridge guns were confiscated, but not the muzzle loaders). I know of another that has a Non-payment of Child Support Felony and he is prevented from owning any type of gun (including muzzle loaders).
I have also been told that if you own a single shot or revolver cap and ball type of handgun, you don't need a carrying permit. I do have a permit to carry my cap and ball revolver. Because when it is in my holster, you cannot tell what type of gun it is.
These are just some questions that I have and would like to learn more.
2006-12-13 11:30:09 · 10 answers · asked by dakotaviper 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Each State may have different laws governing what is a Firearm, and what requires a license to carry it.
My suggestion is to go on line and check with the State, or States, that you are interested in, and query their weapons license Departments.
2006-12-13 12:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by Sentinel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cartridge long guns made before 1898 and all muzzle-loaders are obviously firearms, but they are "exempt" under a 1964 federal law, so that purchase from a FFL dealer does not have to be reported to BATF, and they can be shipped across state lines to a buyer other than an FFL dealer. Handguns, even percussion and flintlock types, may not be legal to carry in some states and local communities, and all cartridge handguns, regardless of age, typically require a purchase permit. Better check your state and local laws, and don't rely on hearsay.
2006-12-13 13:17:05 · answer #2 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A modern day muzzle loader is considered a firearm because of the bolt the older pre-cold war are not. If someone is convicted of a felony they are not allowed to be in possession of any type of firearm the only weapons that a felon may posses is a Pre Cold War Muzzle Loader, A cross bow and a combination bow.
And as far as the pemit to carry weapons as long as the weapon is in plain sight you are not required to have a permit in most states the permit that you are talking about is a Concealed Handgun permit and it is only reqiured when the gun is concealed such as under the seat of your vehicle or in your glove box or your shirt covers your holster.
2006-12-13 12:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by William T 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not quite sure if they are considered firearms. But I do hunt, and I hunt a lot with muzzleloaders. They are just as deadly, my dad shot a deer at over 100 yards several years ago, and when he went to pick it up, the bullet had gone through it and killed the deer behind it also. Violent people shouldn't have the right to anything that would assist them in doing it again.
2006-12-13 11:47:58 · answer #4 · answered by mr_sizzelin 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ok the best place to get this answered is go to your local gun store amd talk to them and ask them because they have to be current on the laws for all the firearms they carry in stock.
2006-12-13 12:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no longer probably. because of the fact your question might mean that greater must be banned and the in simple terms isn't the case. the regulations on automatics replaced into presented by using an ammendment related to the invoice late contained in the technique which ruined an in any different case nicely written peice of law. The hughes ammendment must be a minimum of rolled back. whilst it includes magazines in the event that they're meant to kill "as a lot of human beings as achieveable contained in the shortest volume of time" then why do police have them? no longer something anti-gunners sell is rational and that they coach a obvious lack of expertise contained in the situation they declare to be specialists on.
2016-10-05 06:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I do not know, but I would like to know why you would want to carry one of these on your person. One shot is not enough, considering there can be more than one threat and also we as humans are not perfect at anything including aiming.
2006-12-13 11:36:07 · answer #7 · answered by aposadaw 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
muzzle loaders are fine as long as they dont have the bolt action like the modern muzzle loaders have.
2006-12-13 12:00:30 · answer #8 · answered by waljac6108 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
BATF does not regard muzzleloaders as modern firearms.
2006-12-13 12:08:10 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.packing.org
2006-12-13 14:17:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋