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Gun Control & RKBA

virginia mountainman

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4. Most states have such an exception..

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Thu Sep 22, 2016, 07:55 PM

Sep 2016

It is common in VA, for felons, especially ones with very old convictions to have "cap and ball" revolvers in their homes for protection. Not to mention black powder rifles for hunting..

I have no problem with this. Here take a look at them yourselves.

https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/category/black-powder/black-powder-handguns.do

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Oh, Deer! Court: Felon Hunter Didn't Break Florida Gun Laws [View all] Eugene Sep 2016 OP

Makes sense... jmg257 Sep 2016 #1

The law is clear; gun banners are dissapointed GreydeeThos Sep 2016 #2

How much do you want to bet... jmowreader Sep 2016 #3

Most states have such an exception.. virginia mountainman Sep 2016 #4

Wish I still had mine gejohnston Sep 2016 #5

Yep. Same in Texas. And here a felon cannot use an "in-line" muzzle loader (modern version). Eleanors38 Sep 2016 #6

So, the ABC affiliates in Florida have discovered rather common-place gun laws... Eleanors38 Sep 2016 #7