Muzzle Loaders & NFA
Are black powder firearms subject to the NFA laws?
You’ll recall that muzzle loaders aren’t even firearms, per federal firearms law. As such, a non-firearm can’t be subject to firearms laws. Seems the guys at subguns.com say he can get his hacksaw ready. As do most folks in comments there.
Now, where do I get a cheap one?
Man, these gun laws are needlessly complex.
October 1st, 2007 at 8:53 am
Try gunbroker.com and search the blackpowder section for “shotguns”.
October 1st, 2007 at 10:27 am
I believe the law actually works something like: “They are not considered firearms unless they are used as a firearm in the commission of a crime.” I forget if that is a state or federal thing though.
October 1st, 2007 at 11:07 am
The Dick’s by me had some cheap muzzleloaders on sale for $115 the other day.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:14 am
I wonder if you could convert a muzzle loader to use a cartridge fed through the muzzle, allowing you to quickly load and fire (mechanically), while still being – technically – a ‘muzzle loader’…. ? 🙂