Strange as it might seem but there are BP firearms regulation. It varies from state to state and there are some pretty silly regulations that some states are considering. ...Are our BP revolvers still safe from regulation ?
Did I miss something? I'm not seeing anything in the news regarding BP firearms.
Don't say anything.
According to the BATF, Black Powder firearms, either originals or replicas, are not firearms. They follow the rules of antique firearms. I am of course speaking of firearms loaded with loose powder, not cartridges.
It varies from state to state though. A number of years ago some body decided they needed to put a trigger lock on a flintlock hanging in the State House in Boston. I dunno if the trigger lock is still on it. Have not been in the State House in a long time.
Not sure abut the feds but in Iowa, we were told that depending on the felon's status, whatever that means, he is not allowed to own any M/L's. Now then, at a recent Hunter Safety instructor's meeting, we were instructed, not to allow a felon to handle any firearms. My instant reaction was; How are we to know if a student is a felon and really not my responsibility to document. ..Oregon for instance defines black powder weapons as a firearm which prevents their possession by felons.
I'm sure Oregon is not the only state that makes that distinction
Oregon for instance defines black powder weapons as a firearm which prevents their possession by felons.
I'm sure Oregon is not the only state that makes that distinction.