Post by: seansfire on October 20, 2012, 10:18:44 AM
Post by: Curly on October 20, 2012, 10:21:45 AM
Post by: Bean Counter on October 20, 2012, 10:36:05 AM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 20, 2012, 10:44:02 AM
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41.040 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41.040)
My guess is no. The state prohibits it. Legal at a federal level if it is antique or replica (not the modern inlines). But WA state just says 'no firearms' on the felon-possession part, eventhough it has 'antique firearms' in the definitions part...but since they don't specify--antique firearms ARE firearms for WA. I could be wrong...but you can bore yourself with the links I put up.
Post by: Bob33 on October 20, 2012, 10:53:38 AM
Post by: ellensburgpo on October 20, 2012, 10:54:01 AM
No. A muzzleloader ts considered a firearm in Washington.
:yeah:
Post by: howlow on October 20, 2012, 08:08:04 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on October 20, 2012, 08:10:42 PM
U do not need a federal background check to purchase so it is legal to hunt with for a felon
Not true. It is illegal for a convicted felon who has not had their right restored to even touch a muzzle loader.
Post by: ellensburgpo on October 20, 2012, 08:14:30 PM
U do not need a federal background check to purchase so it is legal to hunt with for a felon
WRONG
Post by: wannabhntr on October 20, 2012, 08:37:55 PM
Can a felon possess or use a muzzleloader, rifle, handgun, or shotgun for hunting?
No, unless the felon has had his/her right-to-bear-arms restored through a state superior court. If the felon’s rights have been restored, he/she can use muzzleloaders, rifles, handguns, and shotguns to hunt. But if the felon has not had his/her firearm rights restored, then he/she cannot possess a handgun, shotgun, muzzleloader, or rifle.
Post by: mr user on October 20, 2012, 08:46:24 PM
Taken from WDFW web site:So I guess it is legal for a felon to bowhunt?
Can a felon possess or use a muzzleloader, rifle, handgun, or shotgun for hunting?
No, unless the felon has had his/her right-to-bear-arms restored through a state superior court. If the felon’s rights have been restored, he/she can use muzzleloaders, rifles, handguns, and shotguns to hunt. But if the felon has not had his/her firearm rights restored, then he/she cannot possess a handgun, shotgun, muzzleloader, or rifle.
Post by: ellensburgpo on October 20, 2012, 08:52:38 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 20, 2012, 08:55:05 PM
So I guess it is legal for a felon to bowhunt?
For Washington I believe that is the case. Some states instead of saying 'firearms' in their law for something a felon can't possess say 'dangerous weapons', and I believe I read that sometimes bows fall under that. I've read before that in states where a felon can use a muzzy they have to use special powder because federal law prohibits them from possessing black powder.
Post by: wannabhntr on October 20, 2012, 09:00:30 PM
Post by: Bob33 on October 20, 2012, 09:07:40 PM
Yes.Taken from WDFW web site:So I guess it is legal for a felon to bowhunt?
Can a felon possess or use a muzzleloader, rifle, handgun, or shotgun for hunting?
No, unless the felon has had his/her right-to-bear-arms restored through a state superior court. If the felon’s rights have been restored, he/she can use muzzleloaders, rifles, handguns, and shotguns to hunt. But if the felon has not had his/her firearm rights restored, then he/she cannot possess a handgun, shotgun, muzzleloader, or rifle.
Post by: seansfire on October 21, 2012, 04:56:06 PM
i truly appreciate you guys taking the time to post about this.