Why isn't Black Powder considered a Fire Arm???
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Baytown, Texas
Posts: 415
Why isn't Black Powder considered a Fire Arm???
Last month when I was at Bass pro shops, I noticed a guy buying a black powder rifle without a back ground check. I asked the salesman what's up with that and he said they are not considered a fire arm.Huh???????? Is this everywhere or what.
Then while I was at my deer lease the other day, I noticed a guy hunting with a black powder rifle and asked why he doen't just wait for BP season and hunt with a deer rifle. He said he has a conviction on his record from about 20 years ago and could not use a fire arm, but could use a BP. Nothing against this guy and he is even a very nice new christian man, but I am confused, which doesn't take much. Any thoughts??????
Then while I was at my deer lease the other day, I noticed a guy hunting with a black powder rifle and asked why he doen't just wait for BP season and hunt with a deer rifle. He said he has a conviction on his record from about 20 years ago and could not use a fire arm, but could use a BP. Nothing against this guy and he is even a very nice new christian man, but I am confused, which doesn't take much. Any thoughts??????
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,922
RE: Why isn't Black Powder considered a Fire Arm???
Don't make any waves please. If enough folks find good-enough reasons to change that law with suggestions here, then that's bad news for ML purchasers. Just be thankful it's nota firearm& leave "well-enough" alone.
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RE: Why isn't Black Powder considered a Fire Arm???
ORIGINAL: atcfisherman
Last month when I was at Bass pro shops, I noticed a guy buying a black powder rifle without a back ground check. I asked the salesman what's up with that and he said they are not considered a fire arm.Huh???????? Is this everywhere or what.
Then while I was at my deer lease the other day, I noticed a guy hunting with a black powder rifle and asked why he doen't just wait for BP season and hunt with a deer rifle. He said he has a conviction on his record from about 20 years ago and could not use a fire arm, but could use a BP. Nothing against this guy and he is even a very nice new christian man, but I am confused, which doesn't take much. Any thoughts??????
Last month when I was at Bass pro shops, I noticed a guy buying a black powder rifle without a back ground check. I asked the salesman what's up with that and he said they are not considered a fire arm.Huh???????? Is this everywhere or what.
Then while I was at my deer lease the other day, I noticed a guy hunting with a black powder rifle and asked why he doen't just wait for BP season and hunt with a deer rifle. He said he has a conviction on his record from about 20 years ago and could not use a fire arm, but could use a BP. Nothing against this guy and he is even a very nice new christian man, but I am confused, which doesn't take much. Any thoughts??????
#6
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Posts: 7
RE: Why isn't Black Powder considered a Fire Arm???
In the NJ both ML's, air rifles and even BB guns are considered firearms. You need a Firearms ID card and call to the State Police to purchase the Red Ryder Carbine Lever Action BB Gun or the Benelli Super Black Eagle. Don't even ask about hand guns.
#8
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Western OK
Posts: 856
RE: Why isn't Black Powder considered a Fire Arm???
The felon who purchased a muzzleloader is asking for jail time. The mere possession of the powder or bullet in some states whould get him back into jail.
Some BP guns requireFBI insta-check. The T/C Encore can usehighpower rifle and shotgun barrels and requires the check.
Some BP guns requireFBI insta-check. The T/C Encore can usehighpower rifle and shotgun barrels and requires the check.
#9
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Baytown, Texas
Posts: 415
RE: Why isn't Black Powder considered a Fire Arm???
ORIGINAL: Triple Se7en
Don't make any waves please. If enough folks find good-enough reasons to change that law with suggestions here, then that's bad news for ML purchasers. Just be thankful it's not a firearm & leave "well-enough" alone.
Don't make any waves please. If enough folks find good-enough reasons to change that law with suggestions here, then that's bad news for ML purchasers. Just be thankful it's not a firearm & leave "well-enough" alone.
Also in Texas, a BB gun and pellet gun are not considered a fire arm since there is not explosion created to move the bullet.
Anyway, thanks for the info. Now I know why here in Texas anyone can go purchase a ML.