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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: bobcat on January 26, 2015, 08:49:09 PM

Title: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: bobcat on January 26, 2015, 08:49:09 PM: Does anyone know if it's still legal to ship muzzleloaders without going through an FFL? Just want to know if I buy a muzzleloader online will they ship directly to my house. I'm thinking it's still legal but not sure because I-594 is so difficult to decipher.
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: fastdam on January 26, 2015, 09:02:38 PM: I got a blackpowder cap and ball pistol last week shipped to my door. No problem no hassle.
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 26, 2015, 09:05:56 PM: I checked into it in December and as far as I could tell it is still the same as always has been. don't know for sure. I bought my muzzy before 594 so I didn't have to worry. didn't help much because the one I bought was defective and doesn't work... :(
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 26, 2015, 09:13:55 PM: Just do it and let us know. It's blackpowder.
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: usmc74 on January 27, 2015, 04:47:30 AM: Local store I was looking at, said ML was no problem (I-594). I'm not 100% sure I agree with him, at least with "modern" ML
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: Smokepole on January 27, 2015, 05:31:00 AM: I have bought 1 muzzleloader since 594 came into effect. It was shipped right to my door. I also sold 1 muzzleloader.

I talked to Cabelas and another local gun shop & they both said, "For now muzzleloaders are not included in the new law." I ordered mine from muzzleloaders.com Excellent service & great price. :twocents:
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: Myrtle Creek Inc. on January 28, 2015, 02:16:48 PM: According to how we, and other retailers, are interpreting the new law, muzzleloaders are still exempt from the new restrictions. It is always a good idea to check with your local authorities before ordering a muzzleloader or any other weapon online.
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: pilebuck on January 28, 2015, 04:21:52 PM: Got my traditions right before Xmas no problem :tup:
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: Smokepole on January 28, 2015, 06:05:06 PM: Quote from: pilebuck on January 28, 2015, 04:21:52 PM
Got my traditions right before Xmas no problem :tup:

What kind you get?
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: lee on January 29, 2015, 05:49:46 AM: Technically speaking..... under 594... "no" you cannot transfer any "firearm" without a background check thru an FFL. "Firearm" being so loosely defined as any device that propels a projectile from an explosive charge. This would also include some fireworks (Roman candles, ect.), flare guns like you would have on a boat, and Nail guns used for concrete that operate from a .22rf blank.

Thankfully it looks like some common sense is being used as with muzzle loaders.
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: Bob33 on January 29, 2015, 06:21:21 AM: I don't see any exemption in 594 for modern muzzleloaders. They would be ncluded in the definition of "firearm". Without a clear legal precedence otherwise I would be careful. :twocents:
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: pilebuck on January 29, 2015, 06:45:11 AM: SMoke pole I got a vortex ultra light 50 cal great feeling now to shoot it and get acquainted with it :tup:
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: Smokepole on January 29, 2015, 07:55:43 AM: Quote from: pilebuck on January 29, 2015, 06:45:11 AM
SMoke pole I got a vortex ultra light 50 cal great feeling now to shoot it and get acquainted with it :tup:

Nice :tup: I would love to find out how that gun shoots for you.
Title: Re: Shipping muzzleloaders
Post by: pilebuck on January 29, 2015, 08:16:18 AM: Will let you know I hunted deer with my friends older traditions last season.... Learning curve for sure went from modern to bow for many years then back to modern now muzzle :tup: we will get dialed in this year for sure....