[jrgm13]

I was convicted of felony marijuana possession in 1996 in Iowa... can I now own a black powder pistol?

[excon]

i was convicted of felony marijuana possession in 1996 in iowa... can i now own a black powder pistol?

Hello j:

Bummer... But, you can't own a firearm.. I'm SURE the feds think a black power pistol IS a firearm..

excon

[J_9]

Yes, you can own a black powder pistol.

Sorry, Exy, but black powder is black powder whether it's a long arm or a short arm.

[excon]

Yes, you can own a black powder pistol.

Hello J:

I'm happy to be wrong.

excon

[J_9]

Black powder firearms are considered to be in the "antique" category of firearms.

[excon]

Hello again, J:

So, if a guy confronts me holding one of those, and he wants all my money, I shouldn't worry about getting shot?? And, if he DOES shoot me, it'll hurt LESS than it would if used a real gun?

Ain't this a great country, or what?

excon

[J_9]

You could grab the gun out of his hands. He would have to load the black powder, the wad, etc...


Too many steps to be used in a robbery.

[J_9]

Oh, yeah, and it's only good for one shot before would be robber would have to go through all the steps to reload again.

[J_9]

Okay, now I see why you want to own a black powder.

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[wvguy1986]

Convicted Felons are NOT in no way shape or form allowed to own or possess or apply for a firearm, Unless you motion the sentencing court or jurisdiction for your Second Amendment rights or All of your rights back, as well as if it has been over 7 years and have not had any further substantial violations of the law may ask the Sentencing court to Expunge your record depending on the crimes and how long of a criminal history you have and are you a risk to commit another serious crime..

[twinkiedooter]

Convicted Felons are NOT in no way shape or form allowed to own or possess or apply for a firearm, Unless you motion the sentencing court or jurisdiction for your Second Amendment rights or All of your rights back, as well as if it has been over 7 years and have not had any further substantial violations of the law may ask the Sentencing court to Expunge your record depending on the crimes and how long of a criminal history you have and are you a risk to commit another serious crime..

This is informaton for an expungement. The black powder firearms don't require an expungement in order for a felon to own.

Don't suggest you off yourself either as that won't prove anything and only leave your wife with a worthless piece of paper in her hands. Try to get their attention some other way.

[J_9]

jrgm13 does not find this helpful : a black powder pisrol holds 6 balls all ready to miss ratchet and life insurance policies do cover suicide after 2 years but with morons like into all parts of government controlled corruption... I'm thinking, "why worry about them paying a lousy 40 g

Sorry you don't agree. I'm an FFL holder and own a gun shop. Sell them frequently... How about you?

[AK lawyer]

I was convicted of felony marijuana possession in 1996 in Iowa... can I now own a black powder pistol?

Assuming that you are still in Iowa, and although Federal law doesn't prohibit ownership and possession of such an antique firearm, you may still be prohibited by state law:

724.26 Receipt, transportation, and dominion and control of firearms and offensive weapons by felons.
A person who is convicted of a felony in a state or federal court, or who is adjudicated delinquent on the basis of conduct that would constitute a felony if committed by an adult, and who knowingly has under the person's dominion and control, receives, or transports or causes to be transported a firearm or offensive weapon is guilty of a class "D" felony.

Iowa Code 2001: Section 724.26

So it could be that the term "firearm" as used in the Iowa statute does include black powder weapons. The specific statutory section quoted above doesn't exempt "antique firearms" from its coverage, and I don't see a definition of "firearm" in Chapter 124 of the Iowa Code.

[J_9]

Interesting. After doing more research, I found this.

Black Powder Firearms
Black powder firearms (rifles, shotguns and
Handguns) are defined as dangerous weapons in
The Iowa Code, section 702.7. Therefore, they
Are considered the same as modern weapons
For the purpose of permits to carry. Under
Federal law and state law, black powder firearms
Are classified as antiques. Neither permits to
Acquire nor federal instant checks are required.
Black powder firearms cannot be in the
Possession of convicted felons.

Found here... http://www.dps.state.ia.us/asd/weapons/wbrochure.pdf