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Minnesota law defines the term "firearm" in a way that includes BB guns and pellet guns that are operated by compressed gas (e.g. CO2 cartridges, or even just plain old compressed air).
Since felons are prohibited under state law from owning or controlling firearms, a felon in MN carrying a BB gun is indeed breaking the law. And before you decide "ah, it's just a silly technicality no one would ever enforce," there has been at least one case in MN involving just this, so there's precedent.
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∙ 14y agoThe Federal Laws governing firearms do not classify muzzleloaders as a "firearm" , and in most states you can buy one with no paperwork or background check. However that does not make it technically legal for a felon to poses it. I have read of cases pertaining to this where the person was hassled at great expense in time and money by local law enforcement regardless of the intended use, only to be convicted on possession of explosives charges for having black powder. The "best practice" I have heard of is obtaining a waiver from BATFE or your local jurisdiction so you have paper in hand showing proof of legal possession, after all it is not worth your time, money or potential freedom dealing with an over zealous prosecutor or non gun friendly jurisdiction when a simple document could prevent it. This topic has been discussed at length for years both pro and con, and what it boils down to is a case by case determination. You can go to free advice.com ( http://forum.freeadvice.com/other-crimes-federal-state-4/ex-felons-black-powder-weapons-legal-386903.html) or better yet to the BATF site ( http://www.atf.gov/firearms/index.htm) and get a more direct answer for your state and county, but the best advice would be to speak to an authority in your state or to BATFE to be 100% sure.
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∙ 12y agoyes they can to prove the point my brother in law who is a felon went to gander mountain and bought one
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What is the state law owning a black powder gun in Missouri if you are a convicted felon?
State law has nothing to do with it. It is a FEDERAL offense for a convicted felon to own or possess a firearm or ammunition of ANY type, ANY where, for ANY reason. (US Code, Title 18). It is not a FEDERAL offense to own BLACK POWDER pistols or rifles, if you are a felon. They are NOT considered FIREARMS as long as they represent such guns manufactured prior to early 1900, are muzzle loaders, cap and ball, flintlock, known as percussion guns. A replica such as a Colt 1851/1858 .44 cal revolver, cap and ball, black powder gun is NOT considered a FIREARM. None of the black powder guns, either pistol or rifle are considered FIREARMS. per code of federal regulations , and the ATF. Even a Federal Felon, can own a black powder gun, in most States. Even though the respective State is in error if they deny a Felon the right to own and shoot a BLACK POWDER gun, most felons challenging the States decision to deny, will find a long and expensive court battle. There are less than a half dozen States that do not recognize the Federal Law view that black powder guns are NOT FIREARMS. So if you are a felon, don't be in one of those States if you intend on owning a black powder rifle or pistol. Mail order,buy at a gun show or private individual, and have some fun shooting black powder.
Can a convicted felon in CT own a black powder rifle?
Not unless it was manufactured prior to 1898 and is classified as an antique.The problem with owning one even then is that under 18 USC, felons are not permitted to possess explosives, and black powder is an explosive. Therefore, even if you lawfully owned a genuine antique, you could not legally poossess the powder to fire it.
Where can you buy wholesale black powder revolvers?
you can go to your store are talk to people and touch stuff.
Can you buy black powder at walmart I am going to my lake house and have a black powder rifle with no powder?
You will need to buy black powder at a gun shop or online - it is regulated by the federal government, and most stores don't bother with all the paperwork needed to sell it.
How old do you have to be to buy a black powder rifle?
18
Can you buy a black powder pistol on line in Washington?
NO
Can a convicted felon buy a black powder gun in Oregon?
First, is it legal to own a black powder cannon anywhere in the U.S.? Muzzleloading cannons built prior to 1898 and replicas are legal under Federal law. Second, is it legal to own a black powder cannon in Oregon? I can find no specific prohibition in Oregon statutes or caselaw. Of course, I would recommend speaking with an Oregon attorney prior to actually buying one.
Where can you buy factor loaded black powder bullets?
You can buy them at Buffalo Arms.
How people earn living in Minnesota?
4.50M Bst buy for black boyz
Does Arizona require paperwork or background check to buy a black powder pistol?
No.
Do you need a pistol permit to buy a black powder pistol in NC?
Yes.
What act says that a convicted felon cant buy a gun?
The individual states ALL have laws saying that felons cannot BUY firearms. The federal law that bars felons from POSSESSING THEM is: Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1). The United States Code, in some cases, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm (including black powder arms) by a felon a mandatory minimum fifteen (15) years in prison.
