Can a felon in the state of Utah own a black powder muzzle loader rifle?
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Can a felon in the state of Utah own a black powder muzzle loader rifle?
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Asked on September 8, 2018 under Criminal Law, Utah
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Under federal law, a black powder rifle is defined as an "antique firearm" which are not legally considered firearms for the purposes of being a felon-in-possession. Specifically, the law says that a convicted felon may not hunt with a centerfire firearm, only a muzzleloader manufactured before 1899 or a replica thereof. If you are still unclear onthe matter, you shouldocnsult directly with a local criminal defense attorney who can best advise you further.
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