Can a non-violent felon open carry a black powder antique pistol?
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Can a non-violent felon open carry a black powder antique pistol?
It is my knowledge that my state is an open carry state and under federal law I’m allowed to own antique firearms.
Asked on February 9, 2013 under Criminal Law, Ohio
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under Ohio law (ORC 2923.13) a non-violent felon such as yourself can possess and own a fire arm regardless of its age. In answer to your question, you can carry the black powder antique pistol that you have written about.
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