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Da-Tank
If the feds list 1889 and older as nonguns, Can a fellon own one?
I do not approve of it just want to know.
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  • mark christian
    It all depends on the State law where the felon resides.
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  • Spider7115
    quote:Originally posted by Da-Tank
    If the feds list 1889 and older as nonguns, Can a fellon own one?
    I do not approve of it just want to know.


    1898, not 1889.
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  • nmyers
    The same thing applies to black powder firearms; legal for felons to possess by Federal law, but maybe not according to state/local law.

    Neal
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  • Hawk Carse
    There are some laws about "with the intent to go armed" and the age of the gun or any other implement they think you might attack somebody with makes no difference.
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  • 11b6r
    Under Federal law, muzzleloading firearms of any age (few exceptions for readily convertable muzzleloaders) and cartridge arms made PRIOR to 1899 are NOT firearms. A felon may possess without violating 18 US Code 922. HOWEVER under Federal law, a felon may NOT possess AMMUNITION. That includes cartridges and 209 primers. It does not include #11 percussion caps.

    State laws are all over the place. Georgia? NO. No antiques for a felon. Virginia? Yes- BUT a felon may not possess black powder.
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  • Robin
    In Florida, black power revolvers, rifles, etc. are not considered firearms unless they are used in a crime. Then they are considered a firearm and firearm laws apply. This can lead to a lot of trouble for a convicted felon using a black powder firearm if game laws are violated.
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by Da-Tank
    If the feds list 1889 and older as nonguns, Can a fellon own one?
    I do not approve of it just want to know.

    Of course they can, and many do.

    The question is can a felon own one LEGALLY.

    Answer is, depends on the jurisdiction.

    For example, in PA, felons may not possess black powder guns, since they fall under that States definition of prohibited weapons.

    In Texas, on the other hand, by STATE law, felons are permitted to possess ACTUAL FIREARMS *IF* on their own property and five years have elapsed since their conviction. Of course they can't do so legally by FEDERAL law, but I think in TX this creates a loophole where convicted felons could legally own antique or blackpowder guns.

    And of course, don't forget the fictional Duke brothers, who had to do all their hunting and mischief making with bows and arrows, because of prior criminal conviction for running bootleg liquor. In other words, there are other forms of weapons and again, depending on jurisdiction, in some States felons *might* be allowed to possess them for hunting or other purposes.

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