thinking of blackpowder for first gun?

Question

I don't think my parents would object to me getting a gun.But they are so lazy if asked them to get the license and crap now I might get a gun in a few years.They hate any kind of paperwork.Is a blackpowder gun too hard to manage for a beginner?

Its nice to know some people here actually care.I can assure you(as uncredible as 17 year old boys tend to be )I'm fully psycologicaly stable,and I'm pretty sure my depression is a result of loneliness.I was pretty sure it would be better to start off with a 22,I just thought the hassle would be less since all you need to do is have an adult buy it.

Answer 1

Harry, getting any kind of firearm in Massachusetts is going to be a challenge, especially for a minor.

I have read through a number of your previous questions and notice that many are about your depression, anti-depression medication and a few involve your relationship with your parents. Not judging you, just telling you the facts of what I have read.

All of this is going to weigh against you getting a license to own a firearm.

I suggest that you get that Big Brother you have been asking about and focus on getting yourself healthy mentally and physically.

Answer 2

I am confused about paperwork for a black powder gun. You must live in a state that is very anti-gun to have to get permits or sign any forms for a black powder gun. The BATF does not require you to fill out a 4473 for a black powder gun. They are unregulated. Anyone that is over 18 yrs of age can own and buy a black powder gun. The black powder pistols may have some other restrictions, such as age. Black powder guns are fun and good for beginners to learn about shooting. It is a slow and easygoing day of shooting. No machine gunning or fast and tricky shots.
I would make sure your parents know you are going to buy one and get a good book on the subject. You can get into trouble loading the gun improperly. (trouble as in the KABOOM kind) Maybe your dad will like the gun so much you can get him off the couch and out to the range.

Answer 3

Stick with the .22 for the first gun my friend. My dad gave me an in-line .50 cal. muzzleloader in 5th grade, and I shot it a couple of times, then I had to go through the hassle of cleaning it. Once you fire it 2 or 3 times, you have to rip it apart and clean it. I am now in 9th grade, and I have not shot it since 5th grade like I said. But don't get me wrong, blackpowder is very fun and interesting, you just have to start out with a simpler gun. I hope to take out my muzzleloader for the fall muzzleloader season this year for the first time. Best of luck.

Answer 4

Black powder is a lot of fun to shoot and hunt with but it is not a gun that you can just pick up and start shooting with.In order to shoot SAFELY and accurately with a muzzle loader you need to find a good mentor to teach you how.Also all guns are not created equal as muzzle loaders go you get what you pay for.many people go out and buy a Thomson Center or CVA hawken then go to the range once or twice and decide that black powder guns are unreliable due to miss fires,slow fires,outright in-accuracy ,and an assortment of other problems.The reality is that no one ever taught them how to properly load and clean/maintain their rifle. I was one of them at one point.this has been the begining of many misconceptions about the fire arms of our forbearers.they can be very reliable and accurate tool indeed when in the hands of a well trained person.
My best advise is to save up to buy the best gun you can.then contact the national muzzle loading rifle association about taking the muzzle loader safety course.then seek out someone to teach and mentor you in the use of your new rifle

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Answer 5

Black powder is a good way to go, as a few shooters stick with that for many reasons, and cheap shooting is one of them. But, you do need to find someone into black powder to help teach you how to properly use it. Do you have a gun club of some kind in you area that you can join? Do you know any shooters or reloaders in your area? They can help you, too. Where I live no one needs a license to buy or own a black powder gun, rifle or pistol [revolver, as there are no semi-autos for black powder]. You need a shooting range, so hang out at one and you will meet a lot of shooters who know what you need to learn. Good luck. :-)

Answer 6

A black powder rifle is a fine teaching tool. It is a good way to learn a lot about firearms. I do recommend caution and you should find someone who is willing to teach you the techniques you'll need to know.

I love hunting with my black powder rifles.

This is gonna sound funny but black powder rifles once held a respected position in our society. My father still has the black powder "kit" rifle he put together in shop class in high school years ago. (before guns became evil).

Miketyson26

Answer 7

i love black powder 22.'s are for ******* get a TC encore or Omega they are great or better yet get the Prohunter which with that gun u cn remove the barrel and buy extra barrels and turn it into a rifle or shotgun its a great buy

Answer 8

Black powder takes up to much time not shooting. Cleaning them is worse, reloading. Plus, do you plan to hunt or do you just want a gun to go plinking with?

Get a good .22 or .17 for your 1st gun. Cheap to shoot, light/no recoil, accurate.

Answer 9

No- BP can be a fun hobby as well as a valuable hunting tool.

you might start reading here.
http://www.thehighroad.org/forumdisplay.php?f=12

be safe, have fun.