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.
2007-06-02 19:45:05 · 9 answers · asked by turningpointblue 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
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.
2007-06-02 21:53:46 · answer #1 · answered by OC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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A muzzle loader is NOT considered a regular firearm; therefore, can a felon own and use one?
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.
2015-08-06 16:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2015-12-07 02:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by jacob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2014-12-18 23:30:13 · answer #4 · answered by casper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-06-02 23:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know who fed you that line of crap, but a muzzle loader is indeed a firearm.
2007-06-02 19:49:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A muzzleloader is a firearm pursuant to 12021(a)(1) PC; it is unlawful for a felon to posess.
2007-06-02 19:53:35 · answer #7 · answered by trueblue3167 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO, you will see the law is different than you describe, if a felon is caught with one, off they go back to jail.
2007-06-02 19:53:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I sure hope not!
2007-06-02 19:52:47 · answer #9 · answered by granniegrump 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋