Not going to comment on the particulars of your friends problem, however do not assume possessing a muzzleloader is ok because it isn;t considered a firearm. They certainly are considered firearms for the purpose of the law regarding thse who may not possess a firearm in every state that I know of. The term firearm under the law has different meanings for different purposes. The question you ask should be ask of an attorney in the state your friend lives on, not the internet where a wrong answer has no consequences. I know in my state a muzzleloader is the same as a handgun when it comes to prohibition on possession.
Last edited by Oldtimr; 12-11-2014 at 05:48 PM.